The Resource Sciencia : mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all, [edited by John Martineau]
Sciencia : mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all, [edited by John Martineau]
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- Summary
- "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"--P. [4] of cover
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- 1st U.S. ed.
- Extent
- 410 p.
- Note
-
- "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
- Contents
-
- The human body
- Moff Betts
- The compact cosmos
- Matt Tweed
- 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
- Isbn
- 9780802778994
- Label
- Sciencia : mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all
- Title
- Sciencia
- Title remainder
- mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all
- Statement of responsibility
- [edited by John Martineau]
- Subject
-
- Astronomy -- Popular works
- trueAstrophysics -- Popular works
- Biology -- Popular works
- trueChemical elements
- Chemistry -- Popular works
- trueCosmology -- Popular works
- Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
- Evolution (Biology) -- Popular works
- trueHuman anatomy
- trueLogic, Symbolic and mathematical
- Mathematics -- Formulae
- trueMathematics -- Popular works
- trueMatter -- Constitution
- trueMatter -- Properties
- Natural selection -- Popular works
- Physics -- Formulae
- truePhysics -- Popular works
- trueProof theory
- Science -- Popular works
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "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"--P. [4] of cover
- Dewey number
- 500
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
- 1965-
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
-
- Martineau, John
- Polster, Burkard
- Watkins, Matthew
- Tweed, Matt
- Cheshire, Gerard
- Betts, Moff
- Tweed, Matt
- Series statement
- Wooden books
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Darwin, Charles
- Science
- Evolution (Biology)
- Chemical elements
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Human anatomy
- Astronomy
- Cosmology
- Biology
- Proof theory
- Logic, Symbolic and mathematical
- Matter
- Matter
- Natural selection
- Astrophysics
- Label
- Sciencia : mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all, [edited by John Martineau]
- Note
-
- "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
- Contents
-
- The human body
- Moff Betts
- The compact cosmos
- Matt Tweed
- 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
- Control code
- 000047984512
- Dimensions
- 20 cm.
- Edition
- 1st U.S. ed.
- Extent
- 410 p.
- Isbn
- 9780802778994
- Other physical details
- ill.
- Label
- Sciencia : mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all, [edited by John Martineau]
- Note
-
- "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
- Contents
-
- The human body
- Moff Betts
- The compact cosmos
- Matt Tweed
- 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
- Control code
- 000047984512
- Dimensions
- 20 cm.
- Edition
- 1st U.S. ed.
- Extent
- 410 p.
- Isbn
- 9780802778994
- Other physical details
- ill.
Subject
- Astronomy -- Popular works
- trueAstrophysics -- Popular works
- Biology -- Popular works
- trueChemical elements
- Chemistry -- Popular works
- trueCosmology -- Popular works
- Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
- Evolution (Biology) -- Popular works
- trueHuman anatomy
- trueLogic, Symbolic and mathematical
- Mathematics -- Formulae
- trueMathematics -- Popular works
- trueMatter -- Constitution
- trueMatter -- Properties
- Natural selection -- Popular works
- Physics -- Formulae
- truePhysics -- Popular works
- trueProof theory
- Science -- Popular works
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