Science: A Discovery in Comics
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (638 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1561637505 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Interesting Format F. Baker Generally, I liked this book. It was presented in a colorful and easy to understand format. However, the book was heavy on facts, but short on the details of those facts. Maybe the intent of the author was to present an idea that the reader would then pursue in greater detail. "illustration, Scientific, historical, comic." according to thewritingIMP. I loved this brilliant illustrated book. This is the history of Science throughout the ages, along with the Scientific discoveries. It is great to be reminded of the historical context of science presented so entertainingly. I learnt lots of facts, and I taught Secondary Scie. Nicola Mansfield said Learn Science History Through Comics. Science is not exactly one of my interests however I am interested in history and non-fiction graphic books/comics, so I read this book out of curiosity. I found it incredibly well-done and both informative and humorous with a comic-style of art. This would make an excellent
Explaining different scientific disciplines in clear, colorful chapters, this illustrated primer is a great way to introduce young readers to a complex topic. In her easily accessible style, Margreet de Heer visualizes science and makes it approachable for those with little knowledge of the subject. Touching a number of topics in various scientific disciplines--including math, chemistry, physics, biology, geology, and quantum theory--this work ponders questions such as Who exclaimed "Eureka" and why? Why did Galileo get into a fight with the Church? and What happens when you have your DNA tested? This humorous yet substantive graphic account strips the subject of unnecessary complexity, making it a perfect int
Although the information on any one topic is very basic, a great many topics are treated, thanks to the economy of de Heer’s visual presentation, and they are all handled very well, thanks to the energy of her drawing style and the vividness of Kohl’s coloring. Kohl, proceed with science as they did with philosophy (Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics, 2012). Appearing as cheerfully animated presenters, de Heer and Kohl first define science and identify three kinds of scientists: gatherers (primary researchers), thinkers (theorists), and tinkerers (experimenters). If anything, Science is an even more successful, attractive, and engaging work than Philosophy. --Ray Olson . Then they chart