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The Big Book of Science

Name: The Big Book of Science
ISBN: 9781789500479

By Giles Sparrow

From brain cells to the Big Bang, discover the hidden forces shaping everything around us.

informative fascinating visual accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Photography

What is The Big Book of Science about?

Explore the wonders of science, from the tiny world of brain cells and atoms to the vastness of the Big Bang and the universe. This richly illustrated guide explains how energy works, where elements come from, how living things evolve and why forces shape the world around us. Clear explanations, fascinating facts and striking photographs make complex ideas easier to understand, while chapters on the human body, technology, Earth and space reveal the science behind everyday life and extraordinary discoveries.

About the author

Giles Sparrow is a writer who loves exploring the wonders of science and space. He has written many exciting books about the universe, including 'The Universe in Bite-sized Chunks'. Giles enjoys making complicated ideas fun and easy to understand, so everyone can discover how amazing our world and the stars above really are.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2019

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