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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The Collapse of Western Civilization: A View from the FutureThe year is 2393, and the world is almost unrecognizable. Clear warnings of climate catastrophe went ignored for decades, leading to soaring temperatures, rising sea levels, widespread drought and--finally--the disaster now known as the Great Collapse of 2093, when the disintegration of the West...
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The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds SucceedIn The Autistic Brain, New York Times bestselling author Temple Grandin "has reached a stunning level of sophistication about herself and the science of autism" (The New York Review of Books).Winner of a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Nonfiction BookTemple Grandin may be the...
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Storm Chasing Handbook, 2nd. Ed.It's the definitive bible on storm chasing, updated in 2008! The Storm Chasing Handbook examines the hobby of storm chasing - the people, the philosophy, and the equipment. Using key findings from the past four decades of scientific literature, readers learn the inner workings...
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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human CadaversStiff is an oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem. For 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...
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Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on CivilizationNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time--war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race--in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all....
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Spineless: The Science of Jellyfish and the Art of Growing a Backbone"A book full of wonders" --Helen Macdonald, author of H Is for Hawk "Witty, insightful. . . .The story of jellyfish. . . is a significant part of the environmental story. Berwald's engaging account of these delicate, often ignored creatures shows how much they...
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Snakes of the World: A Guide to Every FamilyA gorgeously illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of snakes around the world Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica and have evolved to occupy a vast range of habitats, from mountains to oceans and deserts to rain forests. Snakes of the World...
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Simply Stargazing: Your Guide to the Stars, Moon, and Night SkyYour Night Sky Companion! To gaze skyward is to be filled with wonder. You might find yourself asking questions like, "Is that bright object a planet or a star? What does the constellation Perseus look like? When's the next meteor shower?" Find these answers...
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Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 3: The Masters of HistoryThis third volume of the illustrated adaptation of the internationally bestselling phenomenon, Sapiens: A Graphic History--The Masters of History, tackles the question of the driving force of humanity's fate: is it empire, money, religion--or something else entirely--that unites us?Sometimes history seems like a laundry...
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Sand Up Close: Aesthetics, Philosophy, and ScienceSand Up Close: Aesthetics, Philosophy, and Science explores microscopical pictures of sand grains worldwide, blending scientific rigor, personal anecdotes, and cultural insights. Richly illustrated, the book offers unique perspectives on sand's beauty and diverse landscapes. Features: Over 700 microphotographs showcasing sand grains' beauty. Information...
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Roadside Geology of MaineIn this odd and spectacular north country, contorted rocks reveal the strain of colliding continents, the heat of molten intrusions, and the weight of relentless glaciers, From the swarm of dikes along the rugged coast to the glacially polished granite of Mt. Katahdin, this...
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Relativity: The Special and the General Theory - 100th Anniversary EditionA handsome annotated edition of Einstein's celebrated book on relativity After completing the final version of his general theory of relativity in November 1915, Albert Einstein wrote Relativity. Intended for a popular audience, the book remains one of the most lucid explanations of the...
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Princeton Review AP Physics C Premium Prep, 19th Edition: 4 Practice Tests + Digital Practice Online + Content ReviewEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HELP SCORE A PERFECT 5! Ace the newly-digital AP Physics C Exam with this comprehensive study guide--including 4 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content reviews. Techniques That Actually Work Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid...
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Petoskey Stone: Finding, Identifying, and Collecting Michigan's Most Storied FossilThis all-in-one guide helps readers learn how to find, identify, and collect Michigan's Petoskey stone.Author: Dan R. LynchPublisher: Adventure PublicationsPublished: 02/19/2019Pages: 96Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.30dISBN: 9781591938415About the AuthorDan R. Lynch grew up in his parents' rock shop--Agate City, in...
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Pacific Northwest InsectsThis field guide sets a new standard for insect identification, making it an indispensable resource to naturalists, educators, gardeners, and others. Engaging and accessible, Pacific Northwest Insects features detailed species accounts, each with a vivid photograph of a living adult, along with information for...
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Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning Is Hard and How You Can Make It EasyIn this revolutionary, comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns, discover how to study more efficiently and effectively, shrug away exam stress, and most of all, enjoy learning. When we study, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily...
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Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth's Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate CrisisIn this sweeping work of science and history, the renowned climate scientist and author of The New Climate War shows us the conditions on Earth that allowed humans not only to exist but thrive, and how they are imperiled if we veer off course....
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On the Move: How Climate Disasters Are Changing Where We LiveA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceA Finalist for the Helen Bernstein Book Award "On the Move explains how we got here and where we're headed. It's crucial guide to the world we are creating." --Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Under a White Sky...
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One Hand Clapping: Unraveling the Mystery of the Human MindNeuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin reveals the miracle by which consciousness evolved out of the natural world from the birth of the cell to the majesty of our modern minds. Like the Zen Buddhist riddle pondering the imponderable -- the sound of a single hand clapping...
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Natural HistoryA beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history, including its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms and more! Introducing The Natural History Book - a complete guide to the nature and wildlife of our world and written by a worldwide team of natural...
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