Discover the world of science as never before in this richly illustrated guide bringing key milestones and events to life in visual timelines. Offering a uniquely accessible and visual approach, this visual science book shows as never before where scientific ideas came from and how they have shaped all of our lives. The history of humankind has been driven by scientific discovery. From our distant ancestors learning to use tools and fire for the first time, to the modern breakthroughs that have shaped the world we live in today, science has defined the story of humans for thousands of years. Using beautiful illustrations and clear, easy-to-read text, Timelines of Science explains the history of science as it unfolded across the globe, and delves into the story of scientific ideas, practice, and progress one step at a time.

Put your safety goggles on and enter the fascinating world of science with this visually stunning encyclopedia. Presenting the wonders of science as never seen before, from the latest technologies for breathing underwater and growing food in space to the advances in medicines and robotics. Explore groundbreaking scientific achievements, and think beyond basic biology, chemistry and physics. Here's what you'll find inside: - Educational content for science fanatics suitable for key stage 2 learners, ages 9+ - An encyclopedia style of references that engage and excite young minds to think about many different scientific fields - Lively, informative, accessible text based on the latest discoveries and scientific research - Dashboard-style graphic panels provide information at a glance This science book for kids is perfect for children aged 9 and up, and for anyone who loves to learn about the latest in science and technology. It includes jaw-dropping photography and revealing computer-generated images to supplement the interesting facts, information, and diagrams. SuperScience examines the science behind everyday life and the technologies that allow us to create the world previously only imagined in science fiction. It features a wide range of scientific inventions that help us solve modern problems such as climate change and global pandemics.

Spectacular visual timelines tell the story of science from fossils to quantum physics How science changed the world one discovery at a time. Timelines of Science takes you on an astonishing journey back through the ages, showing how dedication, disasters, and eureka moments have brought us antibiotics, electricity, space exploration, and so much more. Packed with fascinating facts, amazing images, and some seriously staggering science, this book shows how thousands of years of human endeavour have expanded our knowledge and shaped our lives. Find out why the fruitless search for a potion of eternal life led to the birth to chemistry. See how the invention of magnifying lenses opened new windows into the cosmos and microcosmos. And learn how happy accidents led to the discovery of X-rays, batteries, pulsars, and even the big bang. Timelines of Science is not just about science - it's also a book about people. The stories of discovery are told through the lives of extraordinary men and women who often dared to challenge conventional wisdom in their trailblazing pursuit of scientific truth. The timelines show how each scientist "stood on the shoulders of giants", building on the work of previous luminaries, while - in some cases - bitterly trying to overturn their rivals' or predecessors' theories. Filled with dazzling illustrations, spectacular photography, and easy-to-follow storytelling that cuts through technical jargon, Timelines of Science is guaranteed to capture the imagination of children of all ages and abilities.

This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future. In this ultimate home reference, you'll see simple machines and modern-day marvels, following incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century. You'll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You'll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text. Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning family reference, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world we live in today. Budding scientists, get ready for a time travelling trip like no other.

From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines. Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world. More than 120 timelines will provide children with all the general knowledge they need - and even some surprising trivia they don't! Must-know topics and alternative history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, easy-to-read text. With timelines on a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids.

From the earliest numbers carved onto bones to the discovery of quantum mechanics and chaos theory - mathematics has certainly come a long way. Fully illustrated and augmented with helpful timelines and simple diagrams, Problem Solved! reveals how these fascinating breakthroughs have brought us to the world we live in today. Covering the first inklings of geometric theory in Ancient Egypt, the invention of the ‘zero’, the problem of infinity, the use of algebra, and the modern era of computer science, there’s no need to be a calculus genius to marvel at these incredible feats of problem-solving brilliance.

From dinosaurs and Vikings to aircraft and robots, discover everything you need to know about history in this incredible collection of timelines for curious young minds. Timelines of Everything takes you on a whirlwind journey through time, from the Big Bang to the modern world. Packed with more than 130 illustrated timelines, this unique children's encyclopedia gives you all the general knowledge you need, from the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time to the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints. There are also key breakthroughs of the Industrial Revolution, as well as fun histories of spies and board games. History really does come alive as every timeline is explored using beautiful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, easy-to-read text. With timelines on such a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids.

This beautiful book brings you the very best of art throughout history - using a truly innovative timeline-led approach. Savour iconic paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and Monet's Waterlilies, and discover less well-known artists, styles, and movements the world over - from Indigenous Australian art to the works of Ming-era China. And explore recurring themes, such as love and religion, and important genres from Romanesque to Conceptual art, along the way. Timelines of Art provides detailed analysis of the works of key artists, showing details of their technique - such as Leonardo's use of light and shade. It tells the story of avant-garde works like Manet's Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe (Lunch on the Grass), which scandalised society, and it traces how certain artists, genres or movements informed the works of others - showing how the Impressionists were inspired by Gustave Courbet, for example, or how Van Gogh was influenced by Japanese prints.

Discover the fascinating history of our planet with this unique collection of visual timelines. Full of exciting visual timelines covering minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years, Timelines of Nature reveals our planet's natural history and its life cycles in an entirely new way. Beginning at our world's existence; children aged 9+ will learn how many years it took the Moon to form and witness Earth's continents collide. Discover the history of Earth's most spectacular features - from the Grand Canyon to the Sahara desert. See how life evolved, from the first single-celled organisms to the extraordinary variety of creatures living today. Then we look at life on Earth today. Every species on Earth has its own unique story - Timelines of Nature reveals these weird and wonderful life cycles through fascinating visual timelines. It tells you what's really happening on Earth each minute of every day.

Get the inside track on the incredible lives of history’s biggest names, from William Shakespeare to Oprah Winfrey, and Anne Frank to Julius Caesar. More than 150 visual timelines take you on unforgettable journeys through the lives of the great, the terrible, and the overlooked people of world history. Following on from the smash hit Timelines of Everything, this fascinating new children’s book focuses squarely on the biographies of a myriad of movers and shakers across millennia. It covers a diverse array of kings and queens, humanitarians, scientists, inventors, explorers, activists, writers, artists, and more, from across the globe. Timelines of Everyone reveals not just the incredible achievements, contributions, and adventures of historical figures, but the lesser-known events that shaped them too, from childhood into old age. Did you know that West African ruler Mansa Musa was the richest person ever to have lived? Or that Hollywood screen legend Hedy Lamarr invented technology that would one day develop into WiFi? Or how about the fact that Einstein’s last words were lost because his nurse didn’t speak German? Filled with easy-to-understand timelines, vibrant illustrations, and a diverse range of influential people, Timelines of Everyone is the must-have guide to the world’s must-know names.

Эта прекрасная книга знакомит вас с лучшими произведениями искусства за всю историю, используя поистине инновационный подход, основанный на временной шкале. Насладитесь знаковыми картинами, такими как «Тайная вечеря» Леонардо да Винчи и «Кувшинки» Моне, и откройте для себя менее известных художников, стили и направления по всему миру — от искусства коренных народов Австралии до произведений Китая эпохи Мин. Попутно исследуйте повторяющиеся темы, такие как любовь и религия, а также важные жанры от романского искусства до концептуального искусства. Timelines of Art представляет подробный анализ работ ключевых художников, показывая детали их техники, например, использование Леонардо света и тени. В нем рассказывается история авангардных произведений, таких как «Обед на траве» Мане, которые возмутили общество, и прослеживается, как одни художники, жанры или движения повлияли на работы других, показывая, как вдохновлялись импрессионисты. Гюстава Курбе, например, или о том, как на Ван Гога повлияли японские гравюры. Подробный, доступный и богато иллюстрированный, «Хронология искусства» представляет собой важный путеводитель по пантеону мирового искусства, так что погрузитесь прямо в него и узнайте:- Обзор каждого движения, включая социальный и культурный фон того периода, обосновывает произведения искусства духом своего времени.- Картины поворотного момента, которые положили начало или олицетворяли каждое художественное движение, идентифицируются и объясняются на фоне влияний - технических достижений, восхитительных техник более ранних художников и изменений в обществе, которые открыли новые направления в искусстве.- Словарь технических терминов и подробный указатель делают это издание незаменимым справочником для любого любителя искусства. Timelines of Art — это идеальная книга по истории искусства для студентов, изучающих искусство и/или историю, которая идеально подходит для семей, школ и библиотек и может стать отличным подарком для любителя искусства в вашей жизни. This beautiful book brings you the very best of art throughout history - using a truly innovative timeline-led approach.Savour iconic paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and Monet's Waterlilies, and discover less well-known artists, styles, and movements the world over - from Indigenous Australian art to the works of Ming-era China. And explore recurring themes, such as love and religion, and important genres from Romanesque to Conceptual art, along the way.Timelines of Art provides detailed analysis of the works of key artists, showing details of their technique - such as Leonardo's use of light and shade. It tells the story of avant-garde works like Manet's Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe (Lunch on the Grass), which scandalised society, and it traces how certain artists, genres or movements informed the works of others - showing how the Impressionists were inspired by Gustave Courbet, for example, or how Van Gogh was influenced by.

Эта прекрасная книга знакомит вас с лучшими произведениями искусства за всю историю, используя поистине инновационный подход, основанный на временной шкале.Насладитесь знаковыми картинами, такими как «Тайная вечеря» Леонардо да Винчи и «Кувшинки» Моне, и откройте для себя менее известных художников, стили и направления по всему миру — от искусства коренных народов Австралии до произведений Китая эпохи Мин. Попутно исследуйте повторяющиеся темы, такие как любовь и религия, а также важные жанры от романского искусства до концептуального искусства.Timelines of Art представляет подробный анализ работ ключевых художников, показывая детали их техники, например, использование Леонардо света и тени. В нем рассказывается история авангардных произведений, таких как «Обед на траве» Мане, которые возмутили общество, и прослеживается, как одни художники, жанры или движения повлияли на работы других, показывая, как вдохновлялись импрессионисты. Гюстава Курбе, например, или о том, как на Ван Гога повлияли японские гравюры.Подробный, доступный и богато иллюстрированный, «Хронология искусства» представляет собой важный путеводитель по пантеону мирового искусства, так что погрузитесь прямо в него и узнайте:- Обзор каждого движения, включая социальный и культурный фон того периода, обосновывает произведения искусства духом своего времени.- Картины поворотного момента, которые положили начало или олицетворяли каждое художественное движение, идентифицируются и объясняются на фоне влияний - технических достижений, восхитительных техник более ранних художников и изменений в обществе, которые открыли новые направления в искусстве.- Словарь технических терминов и подробный указатель делают это издание незаменимым справочником для любого любителя искусства.Timelines of Art — это идеальная книга по истории искусства для студентов, изучающих искусство и/или историю, которая идеально подходит для семей, школ и библиотек и может стать отличным подарком для любителя искусства в вашей жизни.This beautiful book brings you the very best of art throughout history - using a truly innovative timeline-led approach.Savour iconic paintings such as Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and Monet's Waterlilies, and discover less well-known artists, styles, and movements the world over - from Indigenous Australian art to the works of Ming-era China. And explore recurring themes, such as love and religion, and important genres from Romanesque to Conceptual art, along the way.Timelines of Art provides detailed analysis of the works of key artists, showing details of their technique - such as Leonardo's use of light and shade. It tells the story of avant-garde works like Manet's Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe (Lunch on the Grass), which scandalised society, and it traces how certain artists, genres or movements informed the works of others - showing how the Impressionists were inspired by Gustave Courbet, for example, or how Van Gogh was influenced by...

Get the inside track on the incredible lives of history’s biggest names, from William Shakespeare to Oprah Winfrey, and Anne Frank to Julius Caesar. More than 150 visual timelines take you on unforgettable journeys through the lives of the great, the terrible, and the overlooked people of world history. Following on from the smash hit Timelines of Everything, this fascinating new children’s book focuses squarely on the biographies of a myriad of movers and shakers across millennia. It covers a diverse array of kings and queens, humanitarians, scientists, inventors, explorers, activists, writers, artists, and more, from across the globe. Timelines of Everyone reveals not just the incredible achievements, contributions, and adventures of historical figures, but the lesser-known events that shaped them too, from childhood into old age. Did you know that West African ruler Mansa Musa was the richest person ever to have lived? Or that Hollywood screen legend Hedy Lamarr invented technology that would one day develop into WiFi? Or how about the fact that Einstein’s last words were lost because his nurse didn’t speak German? Filled with easy-to-understand timelines, vibrant illustrations, and a diverse range of influential people, Timelines of Everyone is the must-have guide to the world’s must-know names.

Jack London was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. Pioneering the genre of magazine fiction and prototyping science fiction, he became one of the first writers, who gained worldwide fame and a large fortune. "The Faith of Men" is a short story collection containing eight of Jack London's amazing adventure tales. All of them are set in London's favorite place, the Yukon Territory.

Jack London was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. Pioneering the genre of magazine fiction and prototyping science fiction, he became one of the first writers, who gained worldwide fame and a large fortune. "The Faith of Men" is a short story collection containing eight of Jack London's amazing adventure tales. All of them are set in London's favorite place, the Yukon Territory.

Jack London was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. Pioneering the genre of magazine fiction and prototyping science fiction, he became one of the first writers, who gained worldwide fame and a large fortune. "The Faith of Men" is a short story collection containing eight of Jack London's amazing adventure tales. All of them are set in London's favorite place, the Yukon Territory.