A Really Short History of Nearly Everything, (Hardcover)

from jcloke

I liked this book, but found it a little difficult to sift through as their is an intense amount of facts combined to make one book. It reminds me of the question and answer books that I used to read as a kid except for a much harder to follow version. The author, Bill Bryson, suggests he has spe...

from jcloke

I liked this book, but found it a little difficult to sift through as their is an intense amount of facts combined to make one book. It reminds me of the question and answer books that I used to read as a kid except for a much harder to follow version. The author, Bill Bryson, suggests he has spe...

from themulhern

I checked this out because the person who had borrowed the Illustrated Short History of Nearly Everything had not returned it and this version of the book for children certainly promised illustrations. It's a well-designed book, but the illustrations are irritatingly cartoonish, sometimes barely ...

from GlennBell

The author has a good sense of humor, is able to provide history in an interesting perspective, and is able to explain science in understandable language. This an interesting read.

from SMGCPOTTER

bill brysons writing skills are outstanding and this is his best book by far! this is practically a "science for dummies" which me at the age of 12 can clearly understand and even make good dinner conversation. bryson also has a fantastic sence of humour which he lets loose in this great book! 5 ...