Very interesting, filled with lots of little tidbits and facts. Bill Bryson explains with ease (and humor) how we came to know what we know. Such as the weight of the earth, the distance to the sun, and much, much more. If you love to learn, this book is highly recommended.

posted Jun 7, 2006 at 2:46PM

I liked it becuase it gave some interesting facts about science, a field that one would not usually expect entertainment from. But the history that he gives is indeed short, and especially during the atom and particle chapters, the concepts didn't really become clear to me.

posted Jul 25, 2006 at 6:31AM

I liked it becuase it gave some interesting facts about science, a field that one would not usually expect entertainment from. But the history that he gives is indeed short, and especially during the atom and particle chapters, the concepts didn't really become clear to me.

posted Jul 25, 2006 at 6:31AM

Do you think science is boring or fascinating? Then this is the book for you. Is the earth bugling? Why is Pluto a dwarf planet? Who is Lucy? Does time have shape? How many cells are in a human body? With humor and an easy style, the author guides the reader through a history of scientific discoveries and ideas. The most devoted science wiz will marvel at the depth of this book while others will enjoy understanding a little bit more about the complexity of our universe.

posted Dec 1, 2009 at 11:34AM

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