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100 Steps for Science: Why it works and how it happened
100 Steps for Science: Why it works and how it happened
hardback | English
Published:
6 April, 2017
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Description
'smart writing and wonderful illustrations' How it Works
Plunge into the world of science and learn about humankind's ten most important discoveries, including stars, wheels, numbers, light, medicine, sound, atoms, materials, energy and life.
See how early scientific observations made by ancient civilizations went on to shape our world today, and learn how technology evolved over time in ten breakthrough moments for each of the ten key discoveries.
From the invention of the wheel, which was adapted over thousands of years to power the powerful modern engines of the modern age, learn how simple steps in science led to giant leaps for mankind.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781847808059 |
| ISBN10 | 1847808050 |
| Number Of Pages | 64 |
| Item Weight | 788 g |
| Product Dimensions | 11 x 303 x 236 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Wide Eyed Editions |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
'stunning...succeeds in exploring complex topics in an exciting and visually accessible way' - Save the Best to Last review * Born to Engineer *
'smart writing and wonderful illustrations' * How it Works *
'a stunning book that will engage and enrich many a child and adult's mind' * Let Them be Small *
Author's Bio
Irish-born, London-based LISA JANE GILLESPIE studied science for many years before editing all sorts of children's books. She's combined her love and talent to pen Science 100: 10 Key Discoveries x 10 Revolutionary Steps.
YUKAI DU is an illustrator and animator from Guangzhou, China. She graduated from Central Saint Martins College in 2014, and now works and lives in London. Her clients include: Adobe, Wired UK, TED-Ed, The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Telegraph.