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Everything You Need to Know About the World and How It Works
Covers natural phenomena and inventions Six major sections from universe to math Highlights climate change and genetics Features vivid graphics and illustrations Access to complex information made simple

National Geographic compiles centuries of scientific thought in one reference volume that covers natural phenomena, revolutionary inventions, scientific facts, and current questions. Six major sections range from the universe and the planet Earth to biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, and subsections span topics from microscopic life to nuclear power.

The book details theories about the universe and the character of Earth, surveys diverse living organisms, and discusses technical developments and achievements of humankind with attention to current subjects like climate change and genetic engineering. Well-structured chapters include three kinds of side bars, numerous cross-references, and vivid 3-D graphics, pictograms, photographs, and other illustrations to make complex information accessible.

National Geographic condenses centuries of scientific thought into one volume covering six major sections from the universe to mathematics.
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Publisher
National Geographic
Publication date
August 16, 2011
Print length
432 pages
Language
English
ISBN
1426208081

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The description focuses on a broad, heavily illustrated reference that spans multiple scientific disciplines. Much of the setup centers on clear organization and layered content that supports both quick browsing and deeper study. The book emphasizes natural phenomena, technological developments, and current issues such as climate change and genetic engineering. Visual elements like 3-D graphics, pictograms, and extensive photography appear central to how information is presented.

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One of the world's leading nonfiction publishers, National Geographic Books has published more than 1,700 titles, featuring such categories as history, travel, nature, photography, space, science, health, biography, and memoir. A portion of its proceeds is used to fund exploration, conservation, and education through ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.
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