Description
When the wizards of Discworld's Unseen University accidentally create a new universe during an experimental power source demonstration, they discover a planet within it that mirrors our own world in unexpected ways. This unique collaboration between Terry Pratchett and real scientists weaves together the fantastical adventures of Discworld's most brilliant minds with genuine scientific explanations, exploring how the laws of physics, evolution, and natural selection actually work. By paralleling the fictional universe's creation and development with real scientific principles, the book offers readers an entertaining gateway to understanding complex scientific concepts without sacrificing Pratchett's signature wit and humor. The narrative cleverly uses the wizards' discoveries to illuminate everything from the nature of light and gravity to the origins of life itself, making advanced science accessible and genuinely fun. A perfect blend of fantasy storytelling and scientific education, this book proves that learning about the real world can be just as magical as any spell cast in Ankh-Morpork.
Available Editions
paperback
Ebury Press
Published Jan 1, 2002
400 pages
ISBN: 9780091886578
paperback
Ebury Press
Published May 6, 2013
416 pages
ISBN: 9780091951702
Reviews
1 rating
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
1999
Language
eng
Content Warnings
No content warnings identified.