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- £20.01 off the RRPMillennium House’s “ Scientifica” tells of the discoveries & inventions that led to modern technology, explaining the fundamental concepts of many scientific principles, & also examines the physical world, from the stars above to the ground below.“ Scientifica” covers mathematics, astronomy, geology, physics, chemistry, biology, & medicine, explaining the major discoveries of each of these fields of science, telling the stories of the people & techniques involved, & showing how these discoveries have become part of modern life. The reader can follow the development of knowledge over time—for example, today’s atomic theory (encompassing protons, neutrons, electrons, & quarks in a structure consisting almost entirely of empty space) has its origins in the work of Democritus, a Greek philosopher of the fourth century BC. With its large-format presentation, easy-to-follow text, & interesting images & illustrations, “ Scientifica” makes the world of science accessible to all. This informative reference book will prove a valuable resource for the home library & student alike.