The everything you need to know about the world and how it works Delbrück, Matthias National Geographic Society (U.S.) text biography dcu Washington, D.C National Geographic c2008 2008 monographic eng

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431 pages ; illustrations (chiefly col.), maps, portraits ; 27 cm. 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. The universe -- The earth -- Biology -- Chemistry -- Physics and technology -- Mathematics. [authors, Matthias Delbrück ... et al.]. At head of title on cover: National Geographic. "Foreword by Marshall Brain"--Cover. Includes index. Includes fold-out pages. Science Popular works Science Ciencia Q 162 S416 2008 9781426203374 (hbk.) 1426203373 (hbk.) 9781426203695 1426203691 9781426203701 (deluxe) 1426203705 (deluxe) 2009280291 UKM 090729 20250203112235.0 15841869 eng