A brief illustrated history of science
Malam, John, 1957-2017
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'A Brief Illustrated History of Science' charts the history of scientific discoveries all the way through from prehistory to Aristotle, then through the works of Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Linnaeus, and right through to the incredible scientific breakthroughs of today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.
Main title:
A brief illustrated history of science / John Malam & David West.
Imprint:
North Mankato, MN : Capstone Press, 2017.
Collation:
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps (some colour), portraits ; 29 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index and glossary.
Contents:
Natural philosophers: Science of the ancient scholars -- Early medicine: And the natural world -- Medieval science: The Islamic golden age -- Medieval science: In Europe -- The scientific revolution: Optics and timepieces -- The scientific revolution: Isaac Newton -- The scientific revolution: Scientific method -- Age of Enlightenment: 1715-1815 -- The 19th Century: The age of professional science -- The 19th Century: The electromagnetic spectrum -- Modern science: Science of the small -- Modern science: Albert Einstein -- Modern science: Seeing the invisible -- Modern science: Planet Earth -- Modern science: Medicine.
ISBN:
9781515725206
Dewey class:
509
Language:
English
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BRN:
306722
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology | J 509 MAL | Available |