Science is tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. This book tells the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the centre of our universe. It traces the march of science through the centuries.
A fascinating history of science through the ages, taking readers to the stars, delving beneath the surface of the planet, charting the evolution of the periodic table, and recounting the scientific quest that revealed the DNA molecule and opened up unthinkable new vistas for exploration. '... an inspiring reminder to anyone of our extraordinary journey from ignorance to knowledge' "BBC Focus"
