". . . a rare mix of visual appeal, intellectual content, and lively personal voice that will propel readers to the end and leave them impatient for more."—Booklist
The story of science is the story of some really interesting people who continuously question the world around them. In the first book of her three part Story of Science Joy Hakim invites readers of all ages to meet the forebearers of modern science—Thales, Pythagoras, Archimedes, Aristotle, Arab and Chinese thinkers, Thomas Aquinas, Roger Bacon, and many others—and share in their exciting discoveries in astronomy, math, and physics. 300 color photographs, illustrations, and maps.
- Individual volumes in the series can be read as a set or individually
- Each book packed with 256 pages of thought-provoking ideas, math and science concepts, history and literature
- Character- and idea-driven narratives that read like an adventure story
- 300 illustrations in each book, including original art and contemporary photographs
- Sidebars highlight fascinating facts and ideas of related interest
- Call-outs define unfamiliar words and build vocabulary
- Suggestions for further reading on many topics
300 color illustrations • 2004
7 1/2 x 9 1/4 • 256 pages