A delight for the casual reader, yet so complete and wide-ranging that science buffs and students will welcome it, The Science Book encapsulates centuries of scientific thought in one richly illustrated volume. Natural phenomena, revolutionary inventions, and the most up-to-date investigations are explained in detailed text, and 2,000 vivid illustrationsincluding 3-D graphics and pictogramsmake the information even more accessible and amazing to discover. The Science Book offers both a general overview of topics for the browsing reader and more specific information for those seeking deeper insight into a particular subject. Six major sections, ranging from the universe and planet Earth to biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, encompass everything from microscopic life to nuclear powerwith particular attention given to subjects in the news today, like climate change and genetic engineering. The innovative organization allows for quick reference, while numerou (click here for further information)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting thus far…
I went into a local B&N intending to buy another physics book, but after just finishing Brian Green’s The Elegant Universe, my brain could use a bit of rest. lol.
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It’s like Wikipedia for science.
It’s a science book for teens, and an overview for adults. It touches upon the basic facts of the wonderful world of science.
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yeahh, right…..
Very ambitious title is not connected to book itself and I guess my world is much different from that of National Geografic staff.
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Masterpiece if …
… YOU 1) don’t have a ‘hard science’ background and 2) would like to have a great all-in-one science encyclopedia, you will most likely LOVE this book.
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Very Disappointing!
“The Science Book” is definitely not up to expectations for a National Geographic product. The reason is quickly apparent – the book attempts to cover way too much ground – the…