Download or read book The Little Book of Science written by Surendra Verma and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2019-10-17 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Quick Guide to Scientific Principles and Theories A refreshing walk through science... The Little Book of Science explains 175 laws, principles, equations, theories and things that form the foundations of science. It features all the great names in science, including Pythagoras, Galileo, Newton, Darwin and Einstein, as well as more recent contributors such as Rachel Carson, James Lovelock and Stephen Hawking. This little book presents serious science simply, answering questions like: • What is Pythagoras’ Theorem? • What is the difference between circadian rhythms and the popular concept of biorhythms? • What is the Black Hole Theory? • Who developed the World Wide Web? The book is arranged in chronological order. Read it from cover to cover curled up on the couch or dip into it at random when you have a spare moment. It’s an invaluable resource for students of all ages. SURENDRA VERMA is a science writer based in Melbourne. Though he has published several books and numerous articles, he has failed to formulate a hypothesis worthy of including in this book.