Overview

Why are plants green and sunsets red? Why does time go forwards and not backwards? Why does the world never run out of oxygen?From lightning to lasers, dandelions to DNA, science pervades the world around us. Written in simple, clear language and beautifully illustrated, this book sets out to explain the links between scientific concepts and our everyday experiences. Moving from basic ideas to challenging new developments, this is the essential book for those who ask searching questions about the world around them and are eager to gain a deeper understanding of issues that lie at the heart of science.BLClassic introduction to science - over 75,000 copies sold in the UK alone

ISBN-13

9780199112906

ISBN-10

0199112908

Weight

1.54 Pounds

Dimensions

8.62 x 0.51 x 10.87 In

List Price

$12.54

Edition

2nd Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

192 pages

Publisher

Oxford University Press España, S.A.

Published On

2004-10-01



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