Science Year by Year - The Ultimate Visual Guide to the Discoveries that Changed the World

From the wheel to artificial intelligence, our planet has been transformed by science.

Now you can travel through time to experience centuries of invention and innovation on this spectacular visual voyage of discovery.

Starting in ancient times and ending up in the modern world, you will explore scientific history showcased in stunning images and captivating text. An easy-to-follow illustrated timeline runs throughout the book, keeping you informed of big breakthroughs and key developments. Get to grips with revolutionary ideas like measuring time or check out amazing artefacts like flying machines. Great geniuses, including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin are introduced alongside their most important ideas and inventions, all shown in glorious detail.

Hundreds of pages of history are covered in Science Year by Year, with global coverage of scientists and scientific advances. Whether you are joining in with eureka moments, inspecting engines, or learning about evolution, all aspects of science are covered from the past, present, and future.

Product details

• Authors: DK
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 05.06.2025
• EAN: 9780241720165
• ISBN: 978-0-241-72016-5
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 242 mm x 287 mm x 34 mm
• Weight: 2018 g
• Series: DK Definitive Visual Histories; DK Year by Year
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Natural science; popular science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Inventions, SCIENCE / Reference, History of Science, COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / General