The Science Book is an excellent read for anyone interested in the history of science. The book covers 250 significant discoveries in science, from the concept of zero to the human genome, with short and easily understandable essays on each discovery. It is written in an accessible style and features stunning visuals that complement the text. Science enthusiasts and curious readers alike will enjoy this unique and comprehensive book.

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From the world's greatest scientists comes the world's greatest science book--now in a smaller format at a great new affordable price. With a foreword written by critically acclaimed author Simon Singh (Fermat's Last Theorem), and essays by such major writers as Richard Dawkins, Susan Greenfield, and John Gribbin, it presents 250 of the most significant milestones in the history of scientific discovery. Accompanying this unique perspective on our ever-evolving view of the universe are some of the most visually dramatic illustrations you'll ever see. Short, lucid articles focus on everything from the speculations of the ancient Greeks to today's Nobel Prize winners, from Ptolemy's theory of an earth-centered universe to the first steps on the moon, and from the dawning of the concept of zero to the cloning of Dolly the sheep. Biology, physics, astronomy, medicine and the breakthroughs in every field are all here and celebrated, in the first truly accessible, fully illustrated story of science.

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