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Science Year by Year: A Visual History - From Stone Tools to Space Travel

by DK

A visual timeline of scientific discovery

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A visual timeline of scientific discovery

Organized across years and centuries, this illustrated history traces science from ancient tools and early inventions to modern discoveries and space travel. Timelines, photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics bring together influential figures—including Aristotle, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking—with places and milestones such as Stonehenge, the Moon landings, and the discovery of the Higgs boson particle. The broad chronological scope connects scientific ideas, experiments, and technologies with changes in everyday life, giving the volume the feel of an illustrated reference to browse across eras and subjects.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in science and its history
  • Young readers who enjoy illustrated timelines and visual reference books
  • Aspiring scientists curious about inventors, discoveries, and technology

Themes

History of scienceScientific discoveries and inventionsInfluential scientistsTechnology and its impact on daily life

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Book overview

This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.

From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you'll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century.

You'll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You'll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text.

Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning volume for children, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world today.

Aspiring scientists, get ready for a time traveling trip like no other.
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