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Astronomy (Ponderables) An Illustrated History of the Universe by Tom Jackson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference
Here is the essential guide to astronomy, an authoritative reference book and timeline that traces how, over many centuries, great minds have figured out where we and our planet fit in the great expanse of the Universe. Since time immemorial people have looked out into the night sky and brought back kno ...Show more
Biology: An Illustrated History of Life Science (Ponderables) by Tom Jackson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Ponderables
Hardcover with removable fold-out Timeline
Earth Science (Ponderables) An Illustrated History of Planetary Science by Tom Jackson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference
Elements Ponderables by Tom Jackson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Ponderables
NEW EDITION includes a 12-page removable fold-out Timeline History of the Periodic Table that's been updated through 2017, as well as an updated chart of the elements which includes the four latest additions to the Periodic Table (Tennessine, Nihonium, Moscovium, and Oganesson).
Engineering : An Illustrated History From Ancient Craft To Modern Technology by Tom Jackson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Ponderables Ser.
From ancient aqueducts to soaring skyscrapers, explore engineering milestones over the centuries. Combining engaging text with captivating images and helpful diagrams, renowned science writer Tom Jackson guides readers through the history of Engineering in this engaging installment of the groundbreaking ...Show more
Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers (Ponderables) by Tom Jackson
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Category: Reference | Series: Ponderables
Legend has it that the first magic square, where all lines and diagonals add up to the same figure, was revealed more than 2,000 years ago when a river turtle appeared to have ancient Chinese numerals inscribed on sections of its shell. Patterns are everywhere in nature, and counting, measuring, and cal ...Show more
Physics Ponderables by Tom Jackson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Ponderables
NEW EDITION includes a recently updated removable 12-page fold-out timeline that traces the history of physics from the very beginning all the way up to 2017.
Psychology Ponderables by Tom Jackson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Ponderables Ser.
Here is the essential guide to psychology, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines how we learned to understand the mysteries of the human mind. Psychology is a young science. While great thinkers have pondered the nature of thought itself for centuries, the idea of using scientific ...Show more
The Elements: An Illustrated History of the Periodic Table (Ponderables) by Tom Jackson
$29.99 AUD
Category: Reference | Series: Ponderables
In 1869 Dmitri Mendeleev presented the world with the Periodic Table. It contained 63 elements, many more than the four elements established in the ancient world, but less than half the total in our modern table. Mendeleev believed there were many elements still to come. He was right. This gloriously il ...Show more
The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs by Tom Jackson
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Category: Non fiction | Series: The\Magnificent Book Of Ser.
Travel back in time to meet the most magnificent dinosaurs in close up.The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs takes you back to prehistoric times to meet 36 incredible beasts.From the terrifying T. rex to the speedy Velociraptor, this book depicts some of the most incredible dinosaurs in stunning and accurat ...Show more
The Periodic Table: A Visual Guide to the Elements by Tom Jackson; Gail Dixon
$39.99 AUD
Category: Reference
Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table. Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning inf ...Show more