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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52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time52 Ways to Walk is a short, user-friendly guide to attaining the full range of benefits that walking has to offer--physical, spiritual, and emotional--backed by the latest scientific research to inspire readers to develop a fulfilling walking lifestyle. We think we know how to...
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Writing Science: How to Write Papers That Get Cited and Proposals That Get FundedAs a scientist, you are a professional writer: your career is built on successful proposals and papers. Success isn't defined by getting papers into print, but by getting them into the reader's consciousness. Writing Science is built upon the idea that successful science writing...
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Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us about the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We CherishAuthor: Barbara BousteadPublisher: South Dakota Historical Society PressPublished: 07/08/2025Pages: 318Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00dISBN: 9781941813614About the AuthorDr. Barbara Boustead is a meteorologist and climatologist as well as a Laura Ingalls Wilder scholar. Her research stands in the intersection of weather,...
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Whales: An Illustrated CelebrationA gorgeously illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide to the wonderful whales, dolphins, and porpoises of the world. Some of the world's most fascinating and beloved animals, cetaceans have captivated the human imagination for centuries. Whales: An Illustrated Celebration explores the most interesting and illuminating...
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West Side Rising: How San Antonio's 1921 Flood Devastated a City and Sparked a Latino Environmental Justice MovementOn September 9, 1921, a tropical depression stalled just north of San Antonio and within hours overwhelmed its winding network of creeks and rivers. Floodwaters ripped through the city's Latino West Side neighborhoods, killing more than eighty people. Meanwhile a wall of water crashed...
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We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body's Bioelectric Code, and What the Future HoldsNow with an afterword exclusive to the paperback edition: science journalist Sally Adee breaks open the field of bioelectricity--the electric currents that run through our bodies and every living thing--its misunderstood history, and why new discoveries will lead to new ways around antibiotic resistance,...
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Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving UniverseNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose, from the world-renowned physicist and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe. "Few humans share Greene's mastery of both the latest cosmological science and English prose." --The New York...
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The World Beneath: The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs*New enhanced edition of the best-selling guide to sea creatures: The World Beneath!*Meet the world's most fascinating sea creatures, see the lives and curiosities of colorful fish and coral reefs. This spectacular volume has more than 300 color photos and extraordinary text from a...
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The Wonder of Mushrooms: The Mysterious World of FungiGet to know the kingdom of Fungi like never before with this unique book that blends the science of mycology with lyrical prose and watercolor paintings.Take an extraordinary expedition into the diverse and enchanting realm of fungi. The Wonder of Mushrooms is where science...
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The Treeline: The Last Forest and the Future of Life on EarthWinner of the 2023 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism "Original and readable." ―Financial Times' Best Environmental Books of 2022 "Superb, inspiring." ―Winner, National Academies of Science Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications "Illuminating." --Silver Medalist, National Outdoor Book Awards Longlisted...
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The Southwest Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly GardenFrom Arizona's leading native plant organization, this accessible and colorful guide to planting natives will help gardeners at every level of experience add beneficial pollinators to their home gardens. The Southwest Native Plant Primer introduces 235 wildflowers, grasses, vines, cacti, and trees recommended for...
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The Scientific Endeavor: A Primer on Scientific Principles and Practice"The Scientific Endeavor" is an introduction to what science is and how it is done. Many college courses are good at presenting particular disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, etc.), but not the details of science itself. Science literacy for educated citizens and for professional scientists requires...
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The Science of Gardening: Discover How Your Garden Really GrowsExploding myths and providing key takeaway advice for gardeners at any level, this book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows. How often should I water my plants? What's the most effective slug deterrent?...
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The Practical Geologist: The Introductory Guide to the Basics of Geology and to Collecting and Identifying RocksFrom exploring the basic principles of geology to starting a rock and mineral collection, The Practical Geologist is the perfect introduction to the world of earth science. Beginning with a history of the earth's formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose...
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The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening; Attract and Support Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Bats, andGive pollinators a fighting chance! Transform your landscape into a breathtaking pollinator paradise with the practical solutions in this New York Times-featured guide. The passion and urgency that inspired WWI and WWII Victory Gardens is needed today to meet another threat to our food...
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The Nature of Our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing PlanetIn the tradition of Elizabeth Kolbert and Michael Pollan, The Nature of Our Cities is a stirring exploration of how innovators from around the world are combining urban nature with emerging technologies, protecting the planet's cities from the effects of climate change and safeguarding...
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The Lobster Trap: The Global Fight for a Seafood on the BrinkA page-turning examination of how a multi-billion dollar industry creates enormous wealth and endless heartache, at a time when climate change, swings in the market, and greed are impacting fishermen's livelihoods in new and dramatic ways. Lobster has been a phenomenal success story, with...
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The Lives of Frogs: A Natural HistoryA marvelously illustrated introductory guide to frogs and their natural history Frogs are among the most diverse and adaptable animals on the planet, with a rich evolutionary history and a vitally important role in global ecosystems. With more than 7,700 species known to exist,...
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The Invention That Changed the World: How a Small Group of Radar Pioneers Won the Second World War and Launched a Technological RevolutionFrom Simon & Schuster, The Invention That Changed the World explores how a small group of radar pioneers won the second World War and launched a technical revolution. The technology that was created to win World War II--radar--has revolutionized the modern world. This is...
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The Human Body Book: An Illustrated Guide to Its Structure, Function, and DisordersAn all-in-one visual guide to human anatomy with encyclopedic coverage from bones and muscles to systems and processes. This in-depth manual to the human body's physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems is a must-have reference to help further your studies or knowledge of...
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