Seeing Science: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of the Universe (Illustrated Science Book, Science Picture Book for Kids, Science) - Couverture rigide

Gottlieb, Iris

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1452167133 ISBN 13 : 9781452167138

Editeur : Chronicle Books, 2018

Synopsis

Science is beautiful. With original illustrations that deftly explain the strange-but-true world of science, Seeing Science brings the wonderful world of science to life in a quirky, indie style. Artist and lay scientist Iris Gottlieb explains the great mysteries of the universe, such as: neap tides, naked mole rats, whale falls, the human heart, the Uncertainty Principle, the ten dimensions of string theory, and how glaciers are like Snickers bars. Gottlieb's quirky visual metaphors and concise factual explanations provide just the right amount of information to stoke the curious mind with a desire to know more about the life forces that animate both the smallest cell and the biggest black hole.

Art and science come together to help readers explore the wonders of the universe.

• Colorful, hand-drawn illustrations in a fun, quirky style
• Covers a variety of scientific topics--from biology and astronomy to chemistry
• Features metaphors and facts to give readers a range of scientific information

Those who like Wonders of the Universe (Wonders Series) and Atlas of Human Anatomy (Netter Basic Science) will love this book.

• Fun gift for fans of Pop culture and pop science
• Trivia buffs will love this book
• Great for kids and adults alike

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Iris Gottlieb is a Durham, North Carolina-based illustrator and author of <em>Seeing Science</em> and <em>Seeing Gender</em>, as well as the illustrator of many other books authored by others. Their work aims to educate, humor, and provide accessible information through visual storytelling. Their work has appeared in <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>Smithsonian Magazine</em>, NPR, and museums around the country.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Science is really beautiful. With original illustrations that deftly explain the strange-but-true world of science, Seeing Science offers a curated ride through the great mysteries of the universe. Artist and lay scientist Iris Gottlieb explains among other things: neap tides, naked mole rats, whale falls, the human heart, the Uncertainty Principle, the ten dimensions of string theory, and how glaciers are like Snickers bars. With quirky visual metaphors and concise factual explanations, she offers just the right amount of information to stoke the curious mind with a desire to know more about the life forces that animate both the smallest cell and the biggest black hole. Seeing Science illustrates, explicates, and celebrates the marvels of science as only art can.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chronicle Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1452167133
• ISBN 13: 9781452167138
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 152
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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