Praise for "A Short History of Nearly Everything"
"A modern classic of science writing. . . . The more I read of "A
Short History of Nearly Everything," the more I was convinced that
Bryson had achieved exactly what he'd set out to do." --"New York
Times Book Review"
"A highly readable mix of historical anecdotes, gee-whiz facts,
adept summarization, and gleeful recounts of the eccentricities of
great scientists. It moves so fast that it's science on a
toboggan."--"Seattle Times
"
"[Bill Bryson] makes science interesting and funny. . . . You can
bet that many questions you have about the universe and the world
will be answered here."--"Boston Globe"
"Here are answers to the stupid questions you were afraid to ask in
school . . . [Bryson] peppers the book with wit and great details.
. . . Bottom line: Science with a smile."--"People"
"It is one of this book's great achievements that Bryson is able to
weave a satisfying universal narrative without sparing the reader
one whit of scientific ignorance or doubt. . . . ["A Short History
of Nearly Everything"] represents a wonderful education, and all
schools would be better places if it were the core science reader
on the curriculum."--Tim Flannery, "Times Literary Supplement"
Praise for "A Short History of Nearly Everything
"A modern classic of science writing. . . . The more I read of "A
Short History of Nearly Everything, the more I was convinced that
Bryson had achieved exactly what he'd set out to do." --"New York
Times Book Review
"A highly readable mix of historical anecdotes, gee-whiz facts,
adept summarization, and gleeful recounts of the eccentricities of
great scientists. It moves so fast that it's science on a
toboggan."--"Seattle Times
"[Bill Bryson] makes science interesting and funny. . . . You can
bet that many questions you have about the universe and the world
will be answered here."--"Boston Globe
"Here are answers to the stupid questions you were afraid to ask in
school . . . [Bryson] peppers the book with wit and great details.
. . . Bottom line: Science with a smile."--"People
"It is one of this book's great achievements that Bryson is able to
weave a satisfying universal narrative without sparing the reader
one whit of scientific ignorance or doubt. . . . ["A Short History
of Nearly Everything] represents a wonderful education, and all
schools would be better places if it were the core science reader
on the curriculum."--Tim Flannery, "Times Literary Supplement
Praise for "A Short History of Nearly Everything"
"A modern classic of science writing. . . . The more I read of "A
Short History of Nearly Everything," the more I was convinced that
Bryson had achieved exactly what he'd set out to do." --"New York
Times Book Review"
"A highly readable mix of historical anecdotes, gee-whiz facts,
adept summarization, and gleeful recounts of the eccentricities of
great scientists. It moves so fast that it's science on a
toboggan."--"Seattle Times
"
"[Bill Bryson] makes science interesting and funny. . . . You can
bet that many questions you have about the universe and the world
will be answered here."--"Boston Globe"
"Here are answers to the stupid questions you were afraid to ask in
school . . . [Bryson] peppers the book with wit and great details.
. . . Bottom line: Science with a smile."--"People"
"It is one of this book's great achievements that Bryson is able to
weave a satisfying universal narrative without sparing the reader
one whit of scientific ignorance or doubt. . . . ["A Short History
of Nearly Everything"] represents a wonderful education, and all
schools would be better places if it were the core science reader
on the curriculum."--Tim Flannery, "Times Literary Supplement"
Praise for "A Short History of Nearly Everything
"A modern classic of science writing. . . . The more I read of "A
Short History of Nearly Everything, the more I was convinced that
Bryson had achieved exactly what he'd set out to do." --"New York
Times Book Review
"A highly readable mix of historical anecdotes, gee-whiz facts,
adept summarization, and gleeful recounts of the eccentricities of
great scientists. It moves so fast that it's science on a
toboggan."--"Seattle Times
"[Bill Bryson] makes science interesting and funny. . . . You can
bet that many questions you have about the universe and the world
will be answered here."--"Boston Globe
"Here are answers to the stupid questions you were afraid to ask in
school . . . [Bryson] peppers the book with wit and great details.
. . . Bottom line: Science with a smile."--"People
"It is one of this book's great achievements that Bryson is able to
weave a satisfying universal narrative without sparing the reader
one whit of scientific ignorance or doubt. . . . ["A Short History
of Nearly Everything] represents a wonderful education, and all
schools would be better places if it were the core science reader
on the curriculum."--Tim Flannery, "Times Literary Supplement
Gr 5-9-An illustrated adaptation/abridgment of Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything, (Broadway, 2003), this treatment addresses the same set of sprawling questions as the original. Among them: How and when was the universe born and how vast might it now be? How old is the Earth and how much does it weigh? Why did the dawn of life happen to emerge here, of all places, and how could lowly microbes possibly be the primitive precursors of a species as complex as Homo sapiens? These are weighty questions for readers of any age to grapple with, but Bryson lightens the load by skillfully scaffolding the concepts he presents. Each topic is concisely addressed in the author's breezy Brit voice, explaining exactly what we know and how we came to know it. Photographs, cartoon sidebars, humorous anecdotes, and frequent recaps entertain and reinforce understanding along the journey. Ultimately, all of the ideas come together to give readers a wide-angle perspective on what a wildly improbable privilege it is to be a member of a species that the author says is "perhaps, the universe's supreme achievement." Bryson wraps up by suggesting that since we seem to be both "the best there is" and the only species capable of deciding our planet's future, we humans should redouble our efforts at being good stewards of the Earth. A highly recommended piece of popular science that succeeds largely because-as he nears age 60-there's clearly still a curious kid living in Bryson's head.-Jeffrey Hastings, Highlander Way Middle School, Howell, MI Copyright 2010 Reed Business Information.
Working with noteworthy scientists, Bryson tracks our history from the big bang to the rise of civilization. Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.
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