A narrative introduction to the brilliant brains and eureka moments behind the greatest scientific discoveries in history. Full of fascinating scientific facts about black holes, microscopic creatures, the truth about heat and light, what plants eat, DNA, diseases, dinosaurs, atoms, asteroids, X-rays and more! Diagrams, timelines and colourful illustrations help explain complex ideas and there is a contents list and index, making this a useful reference book for home, school or library. With Usborne Quicklinks to carefully selected websites where readers can find out more about famous scientists, what it's like to be a scientist today, and activities and experiments to try at home.