On the shoulders of giants

Chronicles the history of science from ancient times to the 1990s, showing how great scientists' research has built upon those that came before them, enriching the bank of human knowledge.

Chronicles developments in the physical and life sciences in the latter half of the twentieth century, such as space exploration, DNA, and genetic engineering, showing how great scientists' research has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.

Chronicles late nineteenth- to mid-twentieth century developments in the physical and life sciences, such as the theory of relativity, splitting the atom, and genetic research, showing how great scientists' work has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.

Chronicles the history of science from ancient times to the seventeenth century, showing how great scientists' research has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.

Chronicles nineteenth-century developments in the physical and life sciences, showing how great scientists' research has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.

Chronicles eighteenth-century developments in the physical and life sciences, showing how great scientists' research has built upon those that came before them, and includes a chronology, glossary, and annotated further reading list.