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A Really Short History of Nearly Everything

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內容簡介 讓孩子從小就認識我們的世界兒童版《萬物簡史》，是一本適合8歲到80歲的科普書，我們生活的地球，是如何形成的，而生命，又是如何誕生的呢？從大爆炸開始導入地球的起源，結合自然、史地、天文與物理的《萬物簡史》，作者Bill Bryson，改寫了自己的作品，讓孩子也能滿足對世界的好奇心，更可以讓對這部分領域已生疏的成人讀者們，有一個更好入門的導讀題材。Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from the extraordinary Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between.Perfect for ages 8 to 80.Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between.And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why.Reviews for A Short History of Nearly Everything:'It's the sort of book I would have devoured as a teenager. It might well turn unsuspecting young readers into scientists.' Evening Standard'I doubt that a better book for the layman about the findings of modern science has been written' Sunday Telegraph'A thoroughly enjoyable, as well as educational, experience. Nobody who reads it will ever look at the world around them in the same way again' Daily Express'The very book I have been looking for most of my life' Daily Mail"

作者介紹

作者介紹 Bill BrysonBill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up there, but has spent most of his adult life in Britain. He has worked for a number of newspapers, including The Times and the Independent. His books on the English language include Mother Tongue and Troublesome Words, both published by Penguin. Bill Bryson is the author of several bestsellers including The Lost Continent, Neither Here Nor There, Notes from a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, Notes from a Big Country, Down Under, A Short History of Nearly Everything, One Summer: America 1927 and his memoir, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. His most recent bestseller is The Road to Little Dribbling.

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