In 2004 , he won the prestigious Aventis Prize for best general science book that year , with A Short History of Nearly Everything .
Bryson has received numerous awards for his ability to communicate science with passion and enthusiasm .
In 2004 , Bryson won the prestigious Aventis Prize for best general science book that year , with A Short History of Nearly Everything .
Bryson has received numerous awards for his ability to communicate science with passion and enthusiasm .