{"product_id":"visual-timelines-anne-rooney-9781398820227","title":"Visual Timelines: Science: Inventions and Discoveries Year by Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is a time machine!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoung readers can take a thrilling ride through the history of science - a true-life tale full of twists and turns, unforgettable people and unexpected revelations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this highly visual full-color guide sets out information concisely and with clarity, accompanied by with beautiful illustrations. Discover how our world has been radically transformed by chemistry, biology, and physics - from the discovery of fire and the spoked wheel, right through to genetic engineering and the Information Age. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes: \u003cbr\u003e- Stone Age: early humans, creating fire and using tools\u003cbr\u003e- Ancient civilizations: early writing, astrology and medicine.\u003cbr\u003e- The Medieval and Modern periods: the Renaissance, the Solar System and the Plague\u003cbr\u003e- 18th \u0026amp; 19th century: the Enlightenment, vaccinations and evolution\u003cbr\u003e- 20th century: World Wars, computers, and the space race\u003cbr\u003e- Contemporary life: the internet, genetic engineering and Covid-19 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace, this is a great way for readers to discover the history of science, or to reinforce their understanding by putting facts in context and developing a sense of chronology and perspective. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn illuminating read for young people aged 8+.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eVisual Timelines\u003c\/i\u003e series introduces children to the history of human and scientific development, using engaging, richly illustrated timelines to pick out major events and put them in context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anne Rooney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1398820229\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398820227\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 9.50w x 0.90d","brand":"Anne Rooney","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44064544588031,"sku":"9781398820227","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ad0fdf6f-f49a-4315-9275-0988c824d357.jpg?v=1685396117","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/visual-timelines-anne-rooney-9781398820227","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}