A short history of nearly everything
(Illustrated Edition)
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Published:
New York : Broadway Books, [2005].
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Illustrated Edition
Edition:
Special illustrated edition.
Physical Desc:
624 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
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Adult
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In this book Bill Bryson explores the most intriguing and consequential questions that science seeks to answer, from the origins of the universe to the rise of civilization.
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Bryson, B. (2005). A short history of nearly everything. Special illustrated edition. New York, Broadway Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bryson, Bill. 2005. A Short History of Nearly Everything. New York, Broadway Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bryson, Bill, A Short History of Nearly Everything. New York, Broadway Books, 2005.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bryson, Bill. A Short History of Nearly Everything. Special illustrated edition. New York, Broadway Books, 2005.
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More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307885159, 0307885151, 9780767923224, 0767923227
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 596-616) and index.
Description
In this book Bill Bryson explores the most intriguing and consequential questions that science seeks to answer, from the origins of the universe to the rise of civilization.
Target Audience
Adult,Follett School Solutions.
