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How Science Works: The Facts Visually Explained

by DK Publisher: DK PUB

Science explained through visual connections

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Science explained through visual connections

Spanning topics from gravity, light and chemical reactions to black holes, gene therapy and artificial intelligence, this reference guide ranges across physics, chemistry, biology and questions about the Universe. Its 256 pages use diagrams and infographics as the main route into the material, with coverage that moves between everyday puzzles—such as why the sky is blue—and larger questions about life’s beginnings and the Universe’s future. The format makes visual explanation central, offering a broad survey of scientific ideas rather than concentrating on a single discipline.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults seeking a broad, illustrated introduction to science topics.
  • Readers who prefer diagrams and infographics alongside explanatory text.
  • Families looking for a science reference spanning foundational concepts and big questions.

Themes

Scientific phenomena and explanationsVisual learningThe Universe and the origins of lifeTechnology and scientific applications

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Book overview

This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers - from gravity and black holes to earthquakes and gene therapy.

In How Science Works you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the Universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions to artificial intelligence. If you have ever wondered why the sky is blue, how a black hole works, or what happens in a tsunami, this indispensable guide is for you.

Rather than long columns of text, How Science Works is filled with diagrams and infographics, to make even the most difficult concept fun and easy to grasp. Turn the pages to understand dark matter, radioactivity and so much more, and find answers to the really big questions including how life began, will the Universe end, and are we really alone?

With hours of enthralling reading, How Science Works is the book you wished you'd had at school and it's the one you'll want for your family.
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