Science in Fast Forward

Whether it’s our ancestors who discovered fire or groundbreaking achievements in medicine, chemistry, or physics: science and research have shaped human history for thousands of years. This book illustrates how scientific ideas and methods have evolved over time and how they influence our lives today. A timeline highlights and describes significant discoveries and milestones. The book is rounded off with portraits of over 120 researchers. A richly illustrated and easily understandable reference work for the whole family!

Spectacular Discoveries

• Exciting and informative: The key milestones of science presented along a timeline up to the present day.
• Clear and comprehensible: Featuring 20 special pages that explain groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs such as the periodic table of elements in more detail.
• Outstanding personalities: With short portraits of over 120 scientists including Albert Einstein and Charles Darwin.
• High-quality presentation: Hardcover with over 500 drawings, paintings, photographs, and maps.
• Compact and useful: An easily understandable reference work for students of natural sciences, medicine, or history, and for the whole family.

Compact and Understandable

What would have happened without the discovery of fire? How would we fare without anesthesia? How would we communicate without the invention of the telephone? This book outlines the most significant developments in science—from the invention of the wheel to the discoveries of the modern world. With captivating texts and numerous photos and illustrations, it guides readers through the history of science. A timeline illustrates achievements in physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences, astronomy, medicine, and technology. Special pages provide detailed explanations of outstanding scientific breakthroughs.