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040 _beng
_cDLC
041 _aeng
050 1 4 _aQ 162
_bS416 2010
245 0 0 _aSciencia :
_bmathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all /
_cJohn Martineau, editor.
260 _aNew York, N.Y. :
_bWalker & Co.,
_c 2010.
300 _a410 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c20 cm.
490 1 _aWooden books
500 _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
500 _aIncludes index
505 0 _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
520 _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.
600 1 4 _aDarwin, Charles,
_d1809-1882
_96662
650 4 _aCiencia
_vObras de divulgación
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650 4 _aMatemáticas
_vObras de divulgación
_96152
650 4 _aFísica
_vObras de divulgación
_96142
650 4 _aQuímica
_vObras de divulgación
_94742
650 4 _aBiología
_vObras de divulgación
_96122
650 4 _aAstronomía
_vObras de divulgación
_96080
700 1 _aMartineau, John
_948478
_eeditor
830 0 _aWooden books
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