The Magic of Reality - Illustrated Children's Edition

Informationen zum Autor Richard Dawkins is author of The Selfish Gene , voted The Royal Society's Most Inspiring Science Book of All Time, and also the bestsellers The Blind Watchmaker , Climbing Mount Improbable , The Ancestor's Tale , The God Delusion , and two volumes of autobiography, An Appetite for Wonder and Brief Candle in the Dark . He is an emeritus fellow of New College, Oxford and a fellow of both the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Literature. In 2013, Dawkins was voted the world's top thinker in Prospect magazine's poll of 10,000 readers from over 100 countries. Klappentext TPB. With illustrations by Dave McKean, this provides fascinating answers to questions on space, time, evolution and more. Telling the real story of the world around us, this enthralling journey through scientific reality reveals the beauty and magic that far exceed any myth or legend. This is the first book by Dawkins for a young adult audience, and is a great way to engage interest in the natural world. Ages: 12+ Zusammenfassung These fantastical myths are fun – but what are the real answers to such questions?Professor Richard Dawkins has teamed up with renowned illustrator Dave McKean to take you on an amazing journey from atoms to animals, pollination to paranoia, the big bang to the bigger picture.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Dawkins, Richard (Oxford University) Dawkins
• Publisher: Doubleday
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 17
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.09.2012
• EAN: 9780857531940
• ISBN: 978-0-85753-194-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 190 mm x 246 mm x 16 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Technology / General, Interest age: from c 12 years