TY  - BOOK
AU  - Martineau,John
TI  - Sciencia : : mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all 
T2  - Wooden books
SN  - 9780802778994
AV  - Q 162 S416 2010
PY  - 2010///
CY  - New York, N.Y.
PB  - Walker & Co., 
KW  - Darwin, Charles, 
KW  - Ciencia
KW  - Obras de divulgación
KW  - Matemáticas
KW  - Física
KW  - Química
KW  - Biología
KW  - Astronomía
N1  - "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
; Includes index; Q.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
N2  - From 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
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