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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A Song for the EarthSoon, I swear it, my simple words will spella song for the earth.The wide, wild world is made of wonder, but as climate change reinvents the landscape, rich ecosystems are under threat. On a journey through Earth's major biomes, January learns the plight of...
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An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (Vol. 2)First published in 1776, the year in which the American Revolution officially began, Smith's Wealth of Nations sparked a revolution of its own. In it Smith analyzes the major elements of political economy, from market pricing and the division of labor to monetary, tax,...
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A Little History of ScienceA spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all ages Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. People have always been...
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Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human DecisionsAn exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we...
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2084 and the AI Revolution, Updated and Expanded Edition: How Artificial Intelligence Informs Our FutureWill technology change what it means to be human?You don't have to be a computer scientist to have discerning conversations about artificial intelligence and technology. We all wonder where we're headed. Even now, technological innovations and machine learning have a daily impact on our...
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Who's in Charge?: Free Will and the Science of the Brain"Gazzaniga is one of the most brilliant experimental neuroscientists in the world." --Tom WolfeMichael S. Gazzaniga has been called the "father of cognitive neuroscience." In his remarkable book, Who's in Charge?, he makes a powerful and provocative argument that counters the common wisdom that...
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Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the ArtsA taxonomic guide to the colors of the natural world, with 13 palettes and 110 color swatches, cherished by artists and scientists for more than 2 centuries "Before Pantone, there was Werner's Nomenclature of Colours"--Architectural Digest This beautiful pocket-size facsimile is a charming artifact...
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War on Ivermectin: The Medicine That Saved Millions and Could Have Ended the PandemicBig Pharma and health agencies cry, "Don't take ivermectin!" A media storm follows. Why then, does the science say the opposite?" Ivermectin is a dirty word in the media. It doesn't work. It's a deadly horse dewormer. Prescribe or promote it and you'll be...
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Tiny Planetarium: See the Stars!View your favorite constellations anytime, anywhere with the Tiny Planetarium!Bring the mystery and wonder of the night sky to your office or home with this charming miniature constellation projector! This kit includes: a 3" star projector with a disk including 12 Hellenistic constellations a...
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The Toddler's Science Activity Book: 100+ Fun Early Learning Activities for Curious KidsA play-and-learn science adventure for curious toddlers ages 1 to 3 Dive into the amazing world of science for toddlers. This giant collection of simple activities will help kids practice core science skills the way they learn best: through play! You can choose activities...
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The Third Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal"Wonderful....Jared Diamond conducts his fascinating study of our behavior and origins with a naturalist's eye and a philosopher's cunning." --Diane Ackerman, author of A Natural History of the SensesIn this fascinating, provocative, passionate, funny, endlessly entertaining work, renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning author and scientist Jared...
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The Secret World of Denisovans: The Epic Story of the Ancient Cousins to Sapiens and NeanderthalsIn December 2010, scientists discovered a fragment of a finger bone in the remote, isolated Denisova Cave in Siberia. To their surprise, the bone contained neither Homo sapiens nor Neanderthal DNA. Rather, the fast-advancing science of paleogenetics revealed that the DNA came from a...
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The Neural Mind: How Brains ThinkOffers an expansive, unified theory of thought that brings together the vast resources of neuroscience, computation, and cognitive linguistics. What is an idea, and where does it come from? We experience thought as if it were abstract, but every thought is actually a physical...
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The Miraculous from the Material: Understanding the Wonders of NatureA gorgeously illustrated exploration of the science behind the universe's most stunning natural phenomena--from atoms and parameciums to rainbows, snowflakes, spider webs, the rings of Saturn, galaxies, and more Nature is capable of extraordinary phenomena. Standing in awe of those phenomena, we experience a...
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The Lives of Spiders: A Natural History of the World's SpidersA beautifully illustrated guide to the natural history and breathtaking diversity of spiders around the world Spiders are dominant predators in virtually every terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. A marvel of evolution with species numbering in the tens of thousands, they have been walking...
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The Little Book of WhalesA charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's whales Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Whales is...
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The Little Book of Mushrooms: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Power of MushroomsA beautifully illustrated guide to 75 of the most unique and fascinating mushrooms in the world, including interesting insight into their history, uses, and etymologies. From sweet little toadstools to giant puffballs, mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 mushrooms in...
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The Limits to Growth: The 30-Year Update"A pioneering work of science."--Business Insider"[This book] helped launch modern environmental computer modeling and began our current globally focused environmental debate . . . . a scientifically rigorous and credible warning."--The Nation In 1972, three scientists from MIT created a computer model that analyzed...
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The Last LionsGet an intimate look at the lives of lions in this wildlife photography coffee table book featuring 275 breathtaking photos! Lion experts and conservationists issue a hopeful call to save one of the animal kingdom's most remarkable creatures. Lions are majestic, fierce, and dying...
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The Language Puzzle: Piecing Together the Six-Million-Year Story of How Words EvolvedA top scholar reveals the most complete picture to date of how early human speech led to the languages we use today The emergence of language began with the apelike calls of our earliest ancestors. Today, the world is home to thousands of complex...
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