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    <title>Sciencia</title>
    <subTitle>mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy for all</subTitle>
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    <namePart>Martineau, John</namePart>
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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Polster, Burkard</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1965-</namePart>
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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Watkins, Matthew</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1970-</namePart>
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    <publisher>Walker &amp; Co.</publisher>
    <dateIssued> 2010</dateIssued>
    <dateIssued encoding="marc">2010</dateIssued>
    <issuance>monographic</issuance>
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  <physicalDescription>
    <extent>410 pages : illustrations ;  20 cm.</extent>
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  <abstract>From the structure of the cosmos to that of the human body, the discoveries of science over the past few hundred years have been remarkable. Sciencia spans the realms of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy, offering an invaluable introduction to each. Curious about quarks, quasars, and the fantastic universe around you? Ever wanted to explore a mathematical proof? Need an introduction to biochemistry? Beautifully illustrated with engravings, woodcuts, and original drawings and diagrams, Sciencia will inspire inquisitive readers of all ages to appreciate the interconnected knowledge of the modern sciences.</abstract>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">John Martineau, editor, Burkard Polster y Matthew Watkins.</note>
  <note>"Contains six popular scientific titles from the Wooden Books series, with some sections completely reworked and over 40 new pages"--Preface
Originally published: 2001-2008
Includes index</note>
  <classification authority="lcc"> S417 2010</classification>
  <identifier type="isbn">9780802778994</identifier>
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