Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific
theories of motion and inertia, why Copernicus's
ideas were contentious and what the discovery of
DNA meant. All the big scientific ideas and
discoveries are brought to life with quirky
graphics, pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind
maps', plus every area of science is covered,
including astronomy, biology, chemistry,
geology, maths and physics. You'll be brought
up-to-date on scientific ideas from black holes
to genetic engineering with eye-catching
artworks showing how the ideas of key scientists
have impacted our understanding of the world.