A vibrant infographics book made for lovers of science, geography and extraordinary discoveries to better understand the infinite richness of the world. Zoology, botany, astrophysics, seismology... This book is all about making science accessible to all. From fireflies to the Big Bang, from the magnificent maps of the world''s sands to the anatomy of ice crystals, these 125 illustrated graphic phenomena are designed to take you on a stroll through the vast world of knowledge.

Autorentext

Camille Juzeau is an author and documentary director for radio and podcast. With a background in history and philosophy of science, most of her work sensitively explores the relationship between humans and nature. The Shelf Company is a graphic design studio working in the fields of arts and sciences. The educational dimension of their work illustrates their passion for the representation of data and systems, and more broadly the transmission of knowledge.

Klappentext

"Astronomy, botany, the climate ... From the wonder of fireflies to the mysteries of the Big Bang, from magnificent maps of animal migrations to the anatomy of snowflakes, Phenomena's superbly rendered infographics and concise texts will help anyone with a curious mind and a thirst for knowledge grasp a broad range of scientific, historical, and cultural concepts. This highly original encyclopedia covers 124 topics, illuminated by colorful and contemporary illustrations and bolstered by the latest scientific research. Phenomena jumps entertainingly from theme to theme, finding the same sense of wonder in a snail shell as in the formation of a star. Its broad mix of subjects offers an insightful, visual approach to knowledge of the world around and within us. Like the borders of waves, clouds, and light, the borders of these phenomena shift over the course of the book's pages, taking readers on a journey across the Earth, into the sky, and beyond"--