Young readers can take a ... ride through the history of science-- a true-life tale full of twists and turns, unforgettable people, and unexpected revelations. Includes Stone Age (early humans, creating fire, and using tools), ancient civilizations (early writing, astrology, and medicine), the medieval and modern periods (the Renaissance, the solar system and the plague), 18th & 19th century (the Enlightenment, vaccinations, and evolution), 20th century (World Wars, computers, and the space race), contemporary life (the Internet, genetic engineering, and COVID-19"--Amazon.com.