A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
hardback
Published:
29 October, 2020
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Description
Perfect for ages 8 to 80!
Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between!
Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?
Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?
Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?
Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between.
And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why.
The ideal book for curious young readers everywhere.
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Reviews for A Short History of Nearly Everything:
'It's the sort of book I would have devoured as a teenager. It might well turn unsuspecting young readers into scientists.' Evening Standard
'I doubt that a better book for the layman about the findings of modern science has been written' Sunday Telegraph
'A thoroughly enjoyable, as well as educational, experience. Nobody who reads it will ever look at the world around them in the same way again' Daily Express
'The very book I have been looking for most of my life' Daily Mail
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780241451939 |
| ISBN10 | 0241451930 |
| Number Of Pages | 176 |
| Item Weight | 1055 g |
| Product Dimensions | 236 x 304 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
This history of life, the universe and everything in between is entertaining and Bryson is an excellent guide. Great for the kids and good for parents, too * Sunday Express *
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Author's Bio
Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. He is the author of eighteen books and holds the record of having the most bestsellers of any author on the Sunday Times bestseller list in the last fifty years. A Short History of Nearly Everything, first published in 2003, spent 106 weeks in the chart, won both the Aventis Prize and the Descartes Prize and is the biggest-selling popular science book of the twenty-first century. Bill Bryson is a former Chancellor of Durham University and is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in England.