The Short Story of Science

Ever wondered how Archimedes figured out buoyancy in his bathtub? Or how scientists came to detect something as mysterious as dark matter? The Short Story of Science is your friendly, pocket-sized passport into the grand adventure of human discovery.

Tom Jackson takes 60 of the most pivotal experiments in history and unpacks them with clarity and warmth. No PhD required. No jargon allowed. Just the essential breakthroughs, theories, instruments, and methods that shaped how we understand our world, all woven together in a way that finally makes sense.

What makes this little book such a delight:

• Beautifully illustrated throughout, with diagrams and visuals that bring abstract ideas to life
• Bite-sized chapters perfect for dipping in and out, whether you have five minutes or an afternoon
• Connects the dots between history, theory, and method, so you see how each discovery built on the last
• Compact and portable, ideal for tossing in a tote bag for a day at the beach or a long ferry ride

This is the kind of book that turns curious readers into confident ones. A wonderful gift for the budding scientist in your life, the trivia enthusiast, or anyone who has ever looked up at the stars over the Atlantic and wondered how do we know what we know?

Pick it up, flip through a few pages, and we think you’ll be hooked. Stop by the shop and have a browse, or order online and we’ll get it shipped your way.

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