02198nam a22003497a 4500003000800000005001700008006001900025007000300044008004100047020001800088020001500106040001300121041000800134050002100142245010800163260004500271300004300316490001700359500017800376500001900554505032300573520063700896600003301533650003801566650004201604650003701646650003801683650003901721650004201760700002801802830001801830BJBSDDR20260803161812.0a|||||r|||| 00| 0 ta260515s2010 nyu|||||r|||| 00| 0 eng d a9780802778994 a0802778992 bengcDLC aeng14aQ 162bS416 201000aSciencia : bmathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all /cJohn Martineau, editor. aNew York, N.Y. :bWalker & Co., c 2010. a410 pages : billustrations ; c20 cm.1 aWooden books a"Contains six popular scientific titles from the Wooden Books series, with some sections completely reworked and over 40 new pages"--Preface Originally published: 2001-2008  aIncludes index0 aQ.E.D. : beauty in mathematical proof / Burkard Polster -- Useful mathematical & physical formulae / Matthew Watkins illustrated by Matt Tweed -- Essential elements / Matt Tweed -- Evolution / Gerard Cheshire ; with additional content by Lindi Houseman -- The human body / Moff Betts -- The compact cosmos / Matt Tweed aFrom the structure of the cosmos to that of the human body, the discoveries of science over the past few hundred years have been remarkable. Sciencia spans the realms of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy, offering an invaluable introduction to each. Curious about quarks, quasars, and the fantastic universe around you? Ever wanted to explore a mathematical proof? Need an introduction to biochemistry? Beautifully illustrated with engravings, woodcuts, and original drawings and diagrams, Sciencia will inspire inquisitive readers of all ages to appreciate the interconnected knowledge of the modern sciences.14aDarwin, Charles, d1809-1882 4aCiencia vObras de divulgación  4aMatemáticasvObras de divulgación 4aFísicavObras de divulgación 4aQuímicavObras de divulgación 4aBiologíavObras de divulgación 4aAstronomía vObras de divulgación1 aMartineau, Johneeditor 0aWooden books