Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson type of book: History call number: 500/Bry

This book is strong in story.

Summary:
Bryson takes hard scientific concepts like atomic theory, space theory, evolution and genetics and creates a mosaic of interesting comparison and anecdote that makes these difficult, but terribly important, concepts easy enough for an english major to grasp.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
Have you ever wondered why the moon doesn't fall right into the earth, how atoms stick together, why Mars is red, or what REALLY happened to the dinosaurs? Bryson's book explains all these fascinating questions and more in a funny, straightforward and illuminating way that will have you looking at the world around in a whole new light.

Employee Initials: KA Review Date: December 2003

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