| Description |
431 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm |
| Note |
At head of title on cover: National Geographic. |
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"Foreword by Marshall Brain"--Cover. |
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Includes index. |
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Includes fold-out pages. |
| Contents |
The universe -- The earth -- Biology -- Chemistry -- Physics and technology -- Mathematics. |
| Summary |
Encapsulates centuries of scientific thought in one richly illustrated volume. Six major sections, ranging from the universe and planet Earth to biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, encompass everything from microscopic life to nuclear power--with particular attention given to subjects in the news today, like climate change and genetic engineering. Includes 2,000 illustrations, 3-D graphics and pictograms. |
| Subject |
Science -- Popular works.
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Science.
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| Added Author |
Delbrück, Matthias.
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National Geographic Society (U.S.)
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| Added Title |
Science book |
| ISBN |
9781426203374 hardback |
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1426203373 hardback |
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9781426203695 |
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1426203691 |
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9781426203701 deluxe |
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1426203705 deluxe |
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