Science
Discover a range of science books, including fiction novels about science, intriguing science facts, and essential physics books. Explore the best sci-fi books and top-selling science titles
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365 Starry Nights: An Introduction to Astronomy for Every Night of the YearTHE AMATEUR STARGAZER'S ULTIMATE HOME COMPANION 365 Starry Nights is a unique and fascinating introduction to astronomy designed to give you a complete, clear picture of the sky every night of the year. Divided into 365 concise, illustrated essays, it focuses on the aesthetic...
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100 Things to Know about ScienceAn engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and...
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Your Brain, Explained: What Neuroscience Reveals about Your Brain and Its QuirksSleep. Memory. Pleasure. Fear. Language. We experience these things every day, but how do our brains create them? Your Brain, Explained is a personal tour around your gray matter. Neuroscientist Marc Dingman gives you a crash course in how your brain works and explains...
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Woody Plants of the Northern Forest: A Photographic GuideThe Northern Forest Region lies between the oak forests of the eastern United States and the boreal forests of eastern Canada. It is, collectively, one of the largest and most continuous temperate forests left in the world and, like much of the biosphere, it...
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Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in AmericaIn 1908, near Folsom, New Mexico, a cowboy discovered the remains of a herd of extinct giant bison. By examining flint points embedded in the bones, archeologists later determined that a band of humans had killed and butchered the animals 12,450 years ago. This...
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Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating Facts About 100 Animals Commonly Seen in the Northeastern U.S.Did you know that: Blue Jay feathers are not blue...they are actually brown (they look blue due to an optical illusion)! Some frogs survive freezing by creating their own anti-freeze! Some foxes live up in trees!These are just a few of the hundreds of...
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White HolesA mesmerizing trip to the strange world of white holes from the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and The Order of Time Let us journey, with beloved physicist Carlo Rovelli, into the heart of a black hole. We slip beyond its...
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Waves in an Impossible Sea: How Everyday Life Emerges from the Cosmic OceanLonglisted for the 2025 PEN / EO Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Big Think's Best Science Book of 2024 A theoretical physicist takes readers on an awe-inspiring journey--found in "no other book" (Science)--to discover how the universe generates everything from nothing at all: "If...
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Trinity: A Graphic History of the First Atomic BombTrinity, the debut graphic book by Jonathan Fetter-Vorm, depicts the dramatic history of the race to build and the decision to drop the first atomic bomb in World War Two--with a focus on the brilliant, enigmatic scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer."Succeeds as both a graphic...
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The Ups and Downs of Physics: The Science of Gravity, Aerodynamics, and Everyday Mishaps"This is science made eclectic and entertaining."--Publishers Weekly A spectacular and humorous guide to the physics of everyday life--perfect for readers of Storm in a Teacup and The Disappearing Spoon. Why do bridges sway in the wind? Why do doorknobs sometimes produce a shock?...
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The Theoretical Minimum: What You Need to Know to Start Doing PhysicsA master teacher presents the ultimate introduction to classical mechanics for people who are serious about learning physics "Beautifully clear explanations of famously 'difficult' things," -- Wall Street Journal If you ever regretted not taking physics in college -- or simply want to know...
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The Stage of Time: Secrets of the Past, The Nature of Reality, and the Ancient Gods of HistoryThe Stage of Time will bring you through an adventurous exploration into understanding the secrets of consciousness, ancient history, and the very nature of reality itself. Be prepared to question the world you live in and everything you thought you knew about the universe,...
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The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean's Most Fearsome PredatorsFrom ancient megalodons to fearsome Great Whites, this book tells the complete, untold story of how sharks emerged as Earth's ultimate survivors, by world-leading paleontologist John Long. "Will keep you on the edge of your seat from its first page to its last page."--Jared...
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The Science BookDid the universe start with a Big Bang? Is light a wave, a particle - or both? Is a "Theory of Everything" possible? Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions...
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The Reign of Wolf 21: The Saga of Yellowstone's Legendary Druid Pack"A redemption story, an adventure story, and perhaps above all, a love story."--Nate Blakeslee, New York Times-bestselling author of American Wolf The Druid Peak Pack was the most famous wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park, and maybe even in the world. This is the...
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The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of HumanityIn this urgent and "thrillingly written" book, there is a case and solution for humanity's last shot at survival (Sunday Times). Humanity's future is at risk. We face existential catastrophes, climate change, nuclear war, and more. If we do not act fast to reach...
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Then I Am Myself the World: What Consciousness Is and How to Expand It"Deeply personal and infinitely digestible, Then I Am Myself the World is a remarkable must-read for anyone interested in knowing their mind."―Judson Brewer MD, PhD, New York Times-bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety The world's leading investigator of consciousness argues that by understanding what consciousness...
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The New Global Possible: Rebuilding Optimism in the Age of Climate Crisis"A compelling and hopeful reminder that change is not only within our grasp--it is already happening." --Jane Goodall"A must-read for anyone looking for hope and optimism at a critical point in history." --John KerryGlobal environmental leader Ani Dasgupta takes an honest look at lagging...
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The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator**The instant New York Times bestseller***An international bestseller* "Hugely impressive, a major work."--NPRA pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force...
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The Mitochondriac Manifesto 2The Mitochondriac Manifesto explains in vivid detail how friendly electromagnetic frequencies, pure water, and earth-type magnetism give us life, energy, and resistance to disease. On the other hand, foreign frequencies, adulterated water, and non-uniform magnetic fields deplete us of energy and healing capacity on...
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