How did life emerge? What are the smallest elements of matter? How are planets formed? Over the centuries, brilliant men and women have sought to develop theories to answer the most compelling questions about the world around us. Through their amazing insights and conscientious efforts they helped to create the world we know today. In this beautifully illustrated book, Anne Rooney introduces you to the fascinating world of science and its greatest practitioners. Ranging from evolutionary…
Follow the timeline to get a unique picture of how scientific discoveries were made. Take a thrilling ride through history and discover how scientists changed the world, from steady advances in technology to sudden leaps in understanding. This innovative guide brings breakthroughs and discoveries to life, putting events in context and explaining key ideas in clear language. Discover how our world has been radically transformed by chemistry, biology, and physics, from the discovery of fire…
Written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this mind-expanding guide to chemistry is guaranteed to get a reaction, brought to life by dynamic, full-color illustrations! From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allow readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take readers behind the…
This accessible, eye-catching book is jam-packed with incredible biology facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. From the amazing science of trees to unbelievable makeup of the human body, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as ecology, evolution, and animal behaviour in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take you behind the scenes to discover the science…
How did life emerge? What are the smallest elements of matter? How are planets formed? Over the centuries, brilliant men and women have sought to develop theories to answer the most compelling questions about the world around us. Through their amazing insights and conscientious efforts they helped to create the world we know today. In this entertaining introduction, Anne Rooney explores the fascinating world of science through its 50 key ideas. Ranging from evolutionary biology to quantum…
Explore the impact and potential of AI technologies in this full-coloor hardback guide, written by award-winning science author Anne Rooney. Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological developments of recent times, with the possibility to reshape society as we know it. In this engaging volume, the author explains the cutting-edge science behind artificial intelligence models as well as the philosophical implications in simple and accessible language. Covering…
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