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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Cosmic Queries: Startalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're GoingIn this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their...
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Chemistry: A Quickstudy Laminated Reference GuideBest-selling guide for over 20 years and an essential companion for students taking chemistry courses of any level, this laminated six page guide is a must-have for reference throughout science courses as a serious study tool and quick refresher for the core concepts, terms,...
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Charged: The Unexpected Role of Electricity in the Workings of NatureWhat keeps us from flying off the spinning earth? Gravity, you say?But what if gravity has an invisible partner -- a powerful force that explains why clouds float, what triggers rainfall, and how birds fly?Could such a force reside in electrical charge?Renowned scientist and...
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Can Science Explain Everything?Can science explain everything? Many people think so. Science, and the technologies it has spawned, has delivered so much to the world: clean water; more food; better healthcare; longer life. And we live in a time of rapid scientific progress that holds enormous promise...
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Birds of Alabama Field GuideGet the New Edition of Alabama's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Alabama, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds...
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Billions & Billions: Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the MillenniumNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In the final book of his astonishing career, Carl Sagan brilliantly examines the burning questions of our lives, our world, and the universe around us. These luminous, entertaining essays travel both the vastness of the cosmos and the intimacy...
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Beyond the War on Invasive Species: A Permaculture Approach to Ecosystem RestorationInvasive species are everywhere, from forests and prairies to mountaintops and river mouths. Their rampant nature and sheer numbers appear to overtake fragile native species and forever change the ecosystems that they depend on. Concerns that invasive species represent significant threats to global biodiversity...
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AP Chemistry Crash Course, Book + Online: Get a Higher Score in Less TimeAP Chemistry Crash Course - A Higher Score in Less TimeMake the most of your study time and earn a high score with America's bestselling rapid review for AP exams. Here's why more AP students - and teachers - turn to REA's AP Chemistry...
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Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for AnimalsA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom beloved animal expert Temple Grandin, a fascinating exploration on how animals feel--essential reading for anyone who's ever owned, cared for, or simply cared about an animal.While it's usually easy to pinpoint the cause of physical pain in animals, to...
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Age of DinosaursIt was the dawn of a blue planet two hundred and thirty-five million years ago. Around the globe, dinosaurs were taking dominion over their territory. Discover their confidence hundreds of millions of years ago as they roamed the land, certain that they could never...
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Acoustics: The Art of SoundWhat is the difference between an echo and a reverberation? How do you calculate the most resonant note to whistle in a toilet? Where do you best place microphones for that perfect recording? In this fascinating little book, musician Steve Marshall explores the subject...
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Accidental Astronomy: How Random Discoveries Shape the Science of SpaceA "riveting real-life Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (The Telegraph), told "with an engaging voice, a diverting sense of humor, and a humble awe for the wonders of the universe" (Wall Street Journal), shows why so much of astronomy comes down to looking up...
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50 Ways to Rewire Your Anxious Brain: Simple Skills to Soothe Anxiety and Create New Neural Pathways to CalmA take-anywhere toolkit to short-circuit anxiety and rewire your brain for lasting calm. Do you struggle with anxiety? Has it taken over your life or affected your relationships? Do you feel like chronic worry and rumination are holding you back from being your best,...
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Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave BehindWinner of the Crime Writers' Association ALCS Gold Dagger for Nonfiction--A tour through the human skeleton and the secrets our bones reveal, from the author of All That Remains In her memoir All That Remains, internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and human anatomist Dame Sue...
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Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River"Wonderfully written...Mr. Owen writes about water, but in these polarized times the lessons he shares spill into other arenas. The world of water rights and wrongs along the Colorado River offers hope for other problems." --Wall Street Journal An eye-opening account of where our...
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What Your Food Ate: How to Restore Our Land and Reclaim Our HealthDavid R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé take us far beyond the well-worn adage to deliver a new truth: the roots of good health start on farms. What Your Food Ate marshals evidence from recent and forgotten science to illustrate how the health of the...
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What Is a Scientist?Simple text and full-color photographs depict children engaged in various activities that make up the scientific process: asking questions, noticing details, drawing what they see, taking notes, measuring, performing experiments, and more. Author: Barbara LehnPublisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)Published: 08/01/1998Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize:...
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Visual Learning: Human Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide for All AgesBarron's new Visual Learning series breaks down complex science concepts into clear, captivating illustrations for the visual learner! With large, colorful graphics, including maps, diagrams, and labeled illustrations and clear supporting text, Visual Learning: Human Anatomy is an invaluable resource for readers of all...
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Too Big for a Single Mind: How the Greatest Generation of Physicists Uncovered the Quantum World"A new, exciting approach to the literature about this momentous era."--The Wall Street Journal There may never be another era of science like the first half of the twentieth century, when a peerless cast of physicists--Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Max Planck, Wolfgang Pauli, and...
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Time: A Very Short IntroductionWhat is time? What does it mean for time to pass? Is it possible to travel in time? What is the difference between the past and future? Until the work of Newton, these questions were purely topics of philosophical speculation. Since then we've learned...
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