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 Billion Butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos TheoryThe amazing true story of the man behind modern weather predictionConsider a world without weather prediction. How would we know when to evacuate communities ahead of fires or floods, or figure out what to wear tomorrow? Until 40 years ago, we couldn't forecast weather...
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The Call of the Honeyguide: What Science Tells Us about How to Live Well with the Rest of LifeA "soulful tribute" (New York Times) that shows how rethinking our relationships with other species can help us reimagine the future of humankind In the woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, sometime deep in our species' past, something strange happened: a bird called out, not to...
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Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and HistoryToday it's routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera underwater, watch a movie, or view an X-ray. But the photographic innovations more than a century ago that made such things possible were experimental, revelatory, and sometimes dangerous--and many of the...
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The Philosophy of RedemptionPhilipp Mainländer set down in his Philosophy of Redemption an ambitious philosophical vision. He claimed not only to confirm the teachings of Buddhism and Christianity but also to reconcile religion with science and put atheism on a scientific foundation. All this he integrates with...
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Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature: A Visual Masterpiece of the Natural WorldIn a beautiful celebration of the natural world, Ernst Haeckel's Art Forms in Nature is a masterful union of science and art. This volume is comprised of 100 illustrated plates, featuring stunning watercolour paintings and pencil sketches.First published in 1904, under the German title...
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The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in ScienceThe acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Galileo's Daughter crafts a luminous chronicle of the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the many young women trained...
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Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We BreatheThe fascinating, untold story of the air we breathe, the hidden life it contains, and invisible dangers that can turn the world upside down Every day we draw in two thousand gallons of air--and thousands of living things. From the ground to the stratosphere,...
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The Chemical Elements Coloring and Activity BookA coloring and activity book for ages 10 to adult. All 118 elements are included, with information about its discovery, examples of molecules it will form, and pictures of how the element might be used in industry, medicine, the military, research, and fine arts....
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Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural ResourceAn extraordinary investigation into shade, this "compelling . . . conversation-starter draws examples from history, city-planning and social policy" (NPR) to change the way we think about a critical natural resource that should be available to all. "Thought-provoking . . . Bloch, an environmental...
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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human CadaversFor two thousand years, cadavers - some willingly, some unwittingly - have been involved in science's boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. They've tested France's first guillotines, ridden the NASA Space Shuttle, been crucified in a Parisian laboratory to test the authenticity of the Shroud...
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A Brief History of Time#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking's book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin--and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is...
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The Human Body Coloring Book: The Ultimate Anatomy Study Guide, Second EditionDiscover the intricacies of the human body by naming each part and coloring it. Filled with black-and-white line artwork, this anatomy coloring book helps you study anatomical illustrations in an interactive and fun way. The key clearly explains what structures must be colored and,...
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The Sound of a Wild Snail EatingWinner of The Saroyan International Prize for Writing, the John Burroughs Medal, and the National Outdoor Book Award in Natural History Literature "Brilliant." --The New York Review of Books "Exquisite." --The Huffington Post "Magical." --Minneapolis Star Tribune In a work that beautifully demonstrates the...
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Student Lab Notebook: Chemistry - 100 Duplicate SetsSave time and money as you share your lab notes with your instructor. Includes convenient back cover chemistry reference material and 100 carbonless duplicate pages for completing lab reports and more.Author: Hayden-McNeilPublisher: Hayden-McNeilPublished: 07/24/2024Binding Type: SpiralWeight: 1.75lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.30w x 1.30dISBN: 9781533969521
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Determined: A Science of Life Without Free WillThe instant New York Times bestseller "Excellent . . . Outstanding for its breadth of research, the liveliness of the writing, and the depth of humanity it conveys." -Wall Street Journal One of our great behavioral scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, mounts a...
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GED Test Prep 2024-2025: Includes a Diagnostic Pretest, 2 Full Length Practice Tests, 1000+ Practice Questions, and 40+ Online VideosWith realistic practice, proven strategies, and expert guidance, Kaplan's GED Test Prep 2024-2025 (English edition, US exam) gives you everything you need to pass the test. Kaplan is the official partner for online prep for the GED test, and our content is 100% aligned...
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A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?* THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the Hugo Award * Scientific American's #1 Book for 2023 * Winner of Royal Society's Trivedi Prize * A Guardian Best Book of 2024 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice *...
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Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest InfectionInstant #1 New York Times bestseller! - #1 Washington Post bestseller! - #1 Indie Bestseller! - USA Today Bestseller! John Green, award-winning author and passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world's deadliest infectious disease....
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The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity--And Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner -- Science Category 2018 Forward Indies Finalist -- Psychology Category Why are we obsessed with the things we want only to be bored when we get them? Why is addiction perfectly logical to an addict? Why does...
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The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It MattersAn impassioned celebration of humility before the living world that leads us to a new understanding of other species--and ourselves Darwin considered humans one part of the web of life, not the apex of a natural hierarchy. Yet today many maintain that we are...
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