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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Guide to the Vascular Plants of TennesseeFirst published in 2015, Guide to the Vascular Plants of Tennessee is the most comprehensive, detailed, and up-to-date resource of its kind for the flora of the Volunteer State, home to nearly 2,900 documented taxa. Not since Augustin Gattinger's 1901 Flora of Tennessee and...
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Geology Underfoot in Western WashingtonAncient volcanoes preserved as deeply eroded scraps. Seafloors forced high into the sky. Fossils of a long-extinct, 385-pound flightless bird that roamed subtropical floodplains. From the crest of the Cascades to the Pacific, and from the Columbia River north to the Canadian border, the...
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Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter WorldPULITZER PRIZE FINALIST - A NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR - FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN NONFICTION - FINALIST FOR THE PEN/GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION - A stunning account of a colossal wildfire and a panoramic exploration of...
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Faraday, Maxwell, and the Electromagnetic Field: How Two Men Revolutionized PhysicsThe story of two brilliant nineteenth-century scientists who discovered the electromagnetic field, laying the groundwork for the amazing technological and theoretical breakthroughs of the twentieth centuryTwo of the boldest and most creative scientists of all time were Michael Faraday (1791-1867) and James Clerk Maxwell...
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Exploring the Geology of the Carolinas: A Field Guide to Favorite Places from Chimney Rock to CharlestonHow were the Appalachian Mountains formed? Are the barrier islands moving? Is there gold in the Carolinas? The answers to these questions and many more appear in this reader-friendly guide to the geology of North Carolina and South Carolina. Exploring the Geology of the...
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Everyone Flows: A Process Philosophy of Human LifeEveryone Flows starts with an ancient and fundamental philosophical question: whether we live in a world of things, stable, autonomous, and with sharp boundaries, or a world of processes in flux, in which stabilities are only transient and processes are inextricably intertwined with one...
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Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and ProgressINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2018ONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR"My new favorite book of all time." --Bill Gates If you think the world is coming to an end, think again: people are living longer,...
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Deep Space: Beyond the Solar System to the Edge of the Universe and the Beginning of TimeJoin award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling on a journey through space and time to the most far-reaching corners of the universe in this stunning photographic voyage into deep space. This one-of-a-kind trip begins inside our own solar system with a brief tour of the...
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Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks"Readers should come away from Crisis Averted with a better comprehension of what public health does and why it is such a crucial endeavor." --The Washington Post "A master class in how we can pinpoint and prevent health crises before they spiral out of...
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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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Animal: The Definitive Visual GuideThis landmark photographic encyclopedia of the animal kingdom is revised with new species, images, and the latest scientific knowledge on all things animal! DK's Animal features stunning wildlife photography of more than 2,000 of the world's most important wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish,...
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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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