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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lightweight, richly illustrated overview of science history,
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This review is from: Milestones of Science: The History of Humankind's Greatest Ideas (reading line) (Hardcover)
Award-winning science writer Curt Suplee provides a lightweight overview of the history of science in this richly illustrated book from National Geographic. It's effectively written in a series of very short (one-page) chapters, each one covering a specific scientific advancement and accompanied by an appropriate illustration or illustrations. Not surprisingly, it's a bit simpleminded, lacking in controversy and focusing on "the mighty march of science." Still, it's a good read with marvelous illustrations, and even I (who consider myself an expert in the history of science) learned a few things. I'd recommend this one for a bright youngster (junior high or thereabouts) who is developing an interest in science, or for an adult looking for a simple, easy-to-read overview of the history of science.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for the reader interested in the humanity's search for knowledge,
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This review is from: Milestones of Science: The History of Humankind's Greatest Ideas (reading line) (Hardcover)
Well presented and layed out book, for people generally intrigued by humanity's striving towards finding ultimate knowledge.
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Milestones of Science: The History of Humankind's Greatest Ideas (reading line) by Curt Suplee (Hardcover - August 1, 2000)
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