Description:
The Science Book - DK - 2019
Big Ideas Simply Explained
By: DK
Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 12-06-19
Language: English
Genre: Science & Technology
Publisher: DK
Format: mp3 64/48 stereo
Publisher's Summary
With over 225,000 copies in print, DK's Big Ideas series has struck a chord with readers fascinated - but also intimidated - by complex subjects like philosophy, psychology, politics, and religion.
The newest title in this successful and acclaimed series is The Science Book, an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. The Science Book will have listeners conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini-biographies of the most well-known scientists, and a glossary of helpful scientific terms.
For students, and students of the world, there is no better way to explore the fascinating, strange, and mysterious world of science than in The Science Book.
Series Overview:
Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.
©2014 DK (P)2019 Random House Audio
Critic Reviews
"[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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