The Science Book, DK
The Science Book, DK
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The Science Book
Big Ideas Simply Explained

Author: DK

Narrator: Leighton Pugh

Unabridged: 15 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 12/03/2019

Synopsis

Exploring more than 80 of the world's most scientific theories and big ideas across the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and math, this book offers a fascinating look at the history of science.

Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Isaac Newton gets the credit for them, and what the discovery of DNA meant.

All the big scientific ideas are brought to life with pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps' - from evolution and continental drift to black holes and genetic engineering, showing how the ideas of famous scientists have affected our understanding of the world.

Whether you are a science student, a historian, or just have an interest in scientific ideas, The Science Book, narrated by Leughton Pugh, is a perfect way to explore this fascinating subject.

© 2014 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio

About The Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.https://www.dk.com/

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathie on June 21, 2014

I received an Advanced Reader Copy thru Goodreads first reader program. I am not a science whiz in any way, shape, or form. I have watched Big Bang Theory and heard Schrodinger's cat mentioned as well as Oppenheimer and other scientists. It all kind of went over my head. This book takes a scientist,......more

Goodreads review by Audrius on May 16, 2021

Visai nebloga knyga, ypač jeigu ruošiamasi skaityti konkretesnės tematikos moklso populiarinimo knygą. Nors ir nėra išsiplečiama skyriuose, kurie mane domina labiau, tačiau viską atperka ne tik pačių žymiausių, bet ir kitų mažiau žinomų, tačiau mokslo istorijai svarbių žmonių paminėjimas. Tai leidži......more

Goodreads review by Midnight.reads on March 05, 2023

Odporúčam : každému, kto si chce doplniť, alebo osviežiť poznatky z oblasti vedy a medicíny Neodporúčam : ak nemáte radi väčšie formáty kníh a veľa písaného textu Vždy ma udivuje, koľko poznatkov z medicíny a vedy vedeli ľudia už dávno pred touto súčastnou dobou. Sú to poznatky, z ktorých dodnes čer......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on June 01, 2018

A book by Rob Colson called The Science Book really expands your knowledge of everything science related. It takes you through topics all the way from stuff like discovering new planets to how the radius of space began at zero. This book wasn’t really one much with a plot, but one with lots of thin......more

Goodreads review by Tauras on August 11, 2019

Puiki knyga apžvelgianti gamtos mokslų progresą per visą žmonijos istoriją. Kaip studijavusiam fiziką daugelis dalykų buvo jau žinomi, visgi, ši knyga padėjo kontekstualizuoti vieną atradimą visų kitų apsuptyje. Ji parodė kaip kai kurios idėjos darė įtaką ne vienai ateities mokslininkų kartai. Vertini......more

Quotes

"[T]he standout feature of this book is its ability to take complex topics and make them easy to understand via readable essays and an appealing format." – Booklist "This book will appeal to and be an effective resource for those with a scientific bent who enjoy examining the big picture, especially high school or undergraduate students." – Library Journal "This book offers brief explanations of scientific theories, focusing on their history, progression and the people involved. The short summaries of complex thoughts have led to many an "Aha!" moment(s)." – Yakima Herald

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