The Science Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas)

The Science book proved helpful for my quest to articulate my own history of climate science. I first bought the Kindle version and found it helpful in my quest. Finally, I decided I needed the paper edition to underline sentence, mark in the margins, and carry it outdoors. The paper edition arrived today and I almost sent it back because the text is just too small, but I found an old pair of reading glasses that enlarge the print. So, I'll gladly keep it.This book is entertaining, educational, and well written. I especially enjoy the cross referencing among scientists and research subjects.

Really, I had fun with this. The struggle for an accurate representation of cosmology is interesting because it forced better science methods and rational thinking, and for centuries they had to make do with fundamental geometry before physics was created, but the intellect feels surreal. I mean, it goes from stimulating dead frog muscles to creating artificial life on a microscopic level, and slipping into successful cloning experiments, plus the strange evolution based on ecological pressures, which supports the concepts of chaos theory, and television horror fiction doesn't seem so weird. Frankenstein's monster seems like a possibility. Sure, it's fantasy speculation on my part, but science has been making a steady climb and exploded exponentially in the twentieth century. Sincerely, it's a fun book!

Big ideas simply explained! I love all of these DK Publishing books! I love to read I love to learn and I especially love science. So far I have this book the science, psychology, business, philosophy, and religions. I can't wait to buy more! These books are good to buy for yourself or for others. I don't have young children or any children at all but I imagine these would be a really really good way to get children involved in science they have a way of taking these big grand ideas and breaking it down so anybody can understand it you get so involved in these books and lose track of time and it makes learning fun! I highly suggest these books to anyone

I'm writing this review after just receiving "The Science Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained)" I'll update as I read through it, but I wanted to get an early review out for those considering purchasing it. To make a quick evaluation, I randomly chose a two page spread on "The Butterfly Effect" and Chaos Theory. It was indeed complex adult level material, but explained well enough for me to grasp the topic.It's a visually appealing book as all DK books, but not as much as some larger volumes such as "Science: The Definitive Visual Guide" also from DK. All in all, I can't wait to get into this book and further my knowledge in an entertaining way, as only DK can do!

Good book. Very interesting read.

This book was a great read for anyone who is interested in an overview of science and its progressions throughout time. This is my second "Big Ideas Simply Explained" book. I enjoy the way this book is formatted; the use of diagrams/figures to provide a visual reference to the written subject matter provides clarity and are easy to understand.This book never gets boring. Topics change frequently and overviews are carefully explained in a very digestible manner for the average consumer.Enjoy!

really enjoyed skipping around the chapters re-reading the theories that I learned in school (a long time ago)very clear and understandableour grand kids, who are in high school and college, love the book as a great resource to support their courses

This book has been a great purchase for my kids. I love how it provides some simple statements about our current understanding of a ton of things, from quarks, to cloning, all the way through radioactive decay.This is another excellent DK book with superior illustrations and easy-to-follow text. Great for all ages!

Book is amazing. So I put 5 stars. But it came folded and the cover was almost broken. Gonna call Amazon. It is for tomorrow gift...

This book by DK is an exceptional visual guide that covers a broad range of scientific concepts with clarity and engaging illustrations. It's perfect for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge, making complex ideas accessible and interesting. Highly recommended for curious minds of all ages.

This is a fabulous science book by DK books it is a really eye-opening book in the series that they release a fantastic quality of all knowledge of science going from the early sciences to modern day covering all different aspects this book I recommend doing the everyone from ages of seven up to 100

Finde die Reihe sehr gut, sehr übersichtlich und anschaulich erklärt, zu empfehlen

La coleccion DK es de las mejores. Gran calidad, excelente contenido y detalle fotografico sin igual. Muy recomendable. Gran libro de referencia.