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    Science Year by Year

    A Visual History - From Stone Tools to Space Travel

    Part of DK Children's Year by Year

    Author DK
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    $19.99 US
    DK. | DK Children
    8.56"W x 10.88"H x 0.71"D  
    On sale Aug 04, 2026 | 256 Pages | 9780593964514
    Grades 6-8
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    This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.

    From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you’ll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century.



    You’ll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You’ll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text.



    Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning volume for children, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world today.



    Aspiring scientists, get ready for a time traveling trip like no other.
    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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    • WINNER
      VOYA Nonfiction Honor Award

    "A good addition to most collections, both for the information it offers and for its appealing format." — School Library Journal

    "Although designed for reference, this has the feel of a carefully crafted museum exhibit." — Booklist

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    This epic journey of scientific discovery starts in ancient times and travels through centuries of invention before fast forwarding into the future.

    From simple machines to modern-day marvels, you’ll follow incredible illustrated timelines that plot the entire history of science and highlight the most momentous discoveries. A jaw-dropping collection of more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics charts the evolution of science year by year, century by century.



    You’ll meet influential inventors and famous faces from the past, including Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, and Stephen Hawking. You’ll visit places of scientific importance, such as prehistoric cave art, Stonehenge, Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb, the Moon landings, and the Higgs boson particle. These huge events are made simple thanks to eye-catching images, helpful timelines, and accessible, informative text.



    Landmark people and periods are combined in this one stunning volume for children, showcasing the ideas, experiments, and technologies that have shaped our daily lives and transformed the world today.



    Aspiring scientists, get ready for a time traveling trip like no other.

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    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

    https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

    Awards

    • WINNER
      VOYA Nonfiction Honor Award

    Praise

    "A good addition to most collections, both for the information it offers and for its appealing format." — School Library Journal

    "Although designed for reference, this has the feel of a carefully crafted museum exhibit." — Booklist

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