Quote:We live in a fascinating world that never ceases to amaze us. How it works, and why, has puzzled and intrigued humanity from its very beginning. In the 21st century, what do we truly know about how this world works? Quite a bit-in fact, what today's science has learned is thrilling. And now the answers to the most interesting scientific questions are presented in one easy-to-understand and remarkably thorough reference.

The Science Book is the ideal resource for gaining a basic science overview and for delving deeper into each topic. This information-packed book unlocks the mysteries of the world in six sections. The Universe, Earth, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Technology, and Mathematics. The thousands of color photographs and illustrations, including detailed gatefold diagrams, help make even difficult topics more accessible. Complex topics are explored, including the physics of the universe, the many forms life takes on our planet, the bizarre and mesmerizing microscopic world beneath us, and the discoveries and inventions that changed how we look at everything. Trusted experts explain all these topics and more in detail. Representing the most up-to-date and cutting-edge discoveries in the field, The Science Book answers the probing questions that inquisitive minds want ti know. Even better, each section is thoroughly cross-referenced, so you can quickly and simply apply knowledge from one area of discovery to another. All members of the family can follow along and use this book to learn about the incredible world around us.