A beautifully illustrated history of particle physics, which answers the questions: How do we know (about electrons, neutrons, quarks, and their strange cousins)? Chapters alternate between experimental and the theoretical. From the accidental discovery of x-rays to the more deliberate discovery of cosmic rays to the mega construction projects behind today's particle accelerators, we see how the experiments came to be -- and see illustrations of the marks subatomic particles left on film, bubble chambers, and finally computerized detectors.

Highly recommended.