Einstein's Theories of Relativity

This dynamic series chronicles the development and ongoing impact of six major scientific achievements, and introduces the key players in each field. Readers will meet the scientists who unlocked the secrets of subatomic particles, explained the relationship between time and space, and cracked the code of life itself. They will visit the laboratories where medical experts discovered how to combat diseases and develop life-saving antidotes, and follow the metamorphosis of computers as they progressed from simple counting machines to creators of virtual reality and beyond. Each title features fascinating focus boxes and a wealth of visual aids that serve to illustrate and clarify the reader-friendly text.