DK science : the definitive visual guide / editor in chief, Adam Hart-Davis.
This reference book tells the story of scientific progress from the invention of the wheel to 21st century climate solutions. It captures every key moment of discovery, and shows how the concepts, the inventions, and the individuals behind them have changed our world. Through illustrations and accessible text, Science explains even the most complex topics clearly--P. [4] of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780756655709
- Physical Description: 512 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
- Edition: First American edition
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : DK Pub., 2009.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The dawn of science: prehistory to 1500 -- Renaissance & Enlightenment: 1500-1700 -- The Industrial Revolution: 1700-1890 -- The Atomic Age: 1890-1970 -- The Information Age: 1970 onward.
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- Science > Encyclopedias.
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- Encyclopedias.
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 503 SCI (Text) | 37810434894035 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
