| Description |
xv, 762 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Note |
Rev. ed. of: A treasury of science. |
| Contents |
Introduction: On sharing in the conquests of science -- pt. 1. Science and the scientist -- pt. 2. The physical world: A The mathematical universe -- B. The heavens: 1. Astronomy -- 2. The age of space -- C. The Earth -- D. Physical law -- E. Chemistry -- pt. 3. The world of life: A. The study of life -- B. The evolution of life -- C. The spectacle of animal life -- D. The spectacle of plant life -- pt. 4. The world of man: A. From ape to civilization -- B. The human machine -- C. The conquest of disease -- D. Man's mind. |
| Subject |
Science.
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| Added Author |
Rapport, Samuel Berder, 1903-
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Wright, Helen, 1914-1997
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| Added Title |
Treasury of science.
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| Standard No. |
NZ1 3172879 |
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AU@ 000000650374 |
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