Sharing the adventure of scientific knowledge through 10 fundamental theories, this entertaining book details discoveries and theories that profoundly changed human thought and shaped the history of modern science. Among the topics discussed are atomic theory, the Big Bang, evolution, gravity, and relativity. The jargon-free text allows readers to relive some of the most brilliant moments in science and introduces them to a few of the individuals who spurred these advancements, often at great personal and professional risk.