431 pages
English language
Published 2008 by National Geographic.
everything you need to know about the world and how it works

Marshall Brain, National Geographic Society (U.S.) Staff: The sciencebook (2008, National Geographic)
431 pages
English language
Published 2008 by National Geographic.
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.