"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. That isn’t to say he shouldn’t be trusted, but readers should take this for what it is: irreverent and illuminating edutainment, good for the science-phobic and -centric alike. Absent are source notes to back up Bryson’s many claims (or any other back matter aside from an index, photo credits, and a list of Bryson’s adult books). The two-page spreads meander their way through the various recesses of science with a combination of explanatory prose, historical anecdotes, wry asides, and illustrations that range from helpful to comical. His enthusiasm is apparent right from the foreword, where he proclaims that “there isn’t anything in existence-not a thing-that isn’t amazing and interesting when you look into it.” He proceeds to back up this statement as he whirls through mind-numbing notions such as the creation of the universe and the life-span of an atom with good cheer and accessible, even exciting, writing. Bryson offers a kid-friendly version of his popular-science compendium for adults, A Short History of Nearly Everything (2003), in this illustrated trip through, well, nearly everything. A Really Short History of Nearly Everythin (Hardcover) by Bill Bryson 12.74When purchased online In Stock Add to cart About this item Specifications Dimensions (Overall): 11.14 Inches (H) x 8.
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