Science ideas in 30 seconds
Subtitle: 30 breakthrough theories for junior geniuses explained in half a minute
By: by Mike Goldsmith, Melvyn Evans
Contributors: Evans, Melvyn, illustrator
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781782401087
Subjects: Science; Juvenile literature; Miscellanea
Description: In this perfect book for smartypants and eggheads everywhere, great science ideas from ancient Greece to present day are clearly outlined and explained. Ideas about motion, gravity, DNA, nuclear energy, antimatter and more are concisely covered across 30 key topics. Each idea is explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, colourful artwork. The attention-grabbing format conveys these clever concepts clearly, giving an immediate grasp to readers aged from 8 up. Six themed sections cover scientific theories from Ancient Greece and the Scientific Revolution, right up to the present day.
Table of contents: title: About this book; title: Ancient Greeks; title: The Scientific Revolution; title: Age of Reason; title: Modern industry; title: Modern science; title: Science now; title: Discover more; title: Index.