In this highly accessible history, Robert Snedden looks at what has been described as the fundamental science - the one that underpins all others....

What incredible innovations have changed the course of history? From rudimentary metalwork to 3-D printing, human ingenuity has set us apart from other animals on earth. Great Breakthroughs in Technology explores man\"s most ingenious inventions and how they have solved some of life\"s most pressing challenges....

From early humans carving notches in bones to the discovery of quantum mechanics, mathematics has certainly come a long way. Fully illustrated and augmented with helpful timelines and diagrams, Great Breakthroughs in Mathematics explores some of history\"s greatest mathematical breakthroughs....