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      A Really Short History of Nearly Everything

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      Perfect for ages 8 to 80!Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between! Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?Or thought about how w...

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      Product ID:9780241451939
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:CN
      Title:A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
      Authors:Author: Bill Bryson
      Page Count:176
      Subjects:Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology, Science & technology: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      Perfect for ages 8 to 80!Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between! Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between. And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why. The ideal book for curious young readers everywhere. ************************************************************************Reviews for A Short History of Nearly Everything:'It's the sort of book I would have devoured as a teenager. It might well turn unsuspecting young readers into scientists.' Evening Standard'I doubt that a better book for the layman about the findings of modern science has been written' Sunday Telegraph 'A thoroughly enjoyable, as well as educational, experience. Nobody who reads it will ever look at the world around them in the same way again' Daily Express 'The very book I have been looking for most of my life' Daily Mail

      Perfect for ages 8 to 80!

      Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from
      Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between!

      Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?
      Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?
      Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?

      Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between.

      And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why.

      The ideal book for curious young readers everywhere.

      ************************************************************************

      Reviews for A Short History of Nearly Everything:

      ''It''s the sort of book I would have devoured as a teenager. It might well turn unsuspecting young readers into scientists.'' Evening Standard

      ''I doubt that a better book for the layman about the findings of modern science has been written'' Sunday Telegraph

      ''A thoroughly enjoyable, as well as educational, experience. Nobody who reads it will ever look at the world around them in the same way again'' Daily Express

      ''The very book I have been looking for most of my life'' Daily Mail


      Imprint Name:Puffin
      Publisher Name:Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2020-10-29

      Additional information

      Weight1060 g
      Dimensions236 × 303 × 22 mm