Science Books

Hannah Holmes A mesmerizing expedition around our dusty worldSome see dust as dull and useless stuff. But in the hands of author Hannah Holmes, it ...

"Thoughtful and erudite... Intelligent and readable...Will appeal to people who enjoyed Longitude by Dava Sobel or Fermat's Enigma by Simon Singh."...

Discover the wonders of the night sky with this bestselling astronomy guide For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundr...

When a doctor tells you that you have bronchitis and should take an antibiotic, you’d probably say that this is an unbiased medical opinion based ...

Answers to science's most enduring questions from "Can I break the light-speed barrier like on Star Trek?" and "Is there life on other planets?" to...

The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, execut...

The acclaimed author of In Search of Schrödinger's Cat searches for life on other planets Are we alone in the universe? Surely amidst the immensit...

A Guide on Climate Optimism and Environmental Sustainability "If you want to be part of the solution, this book is for you.” ―Kip Pastor, founder a...

What History’s Greatest Science and Technology Breakthroughs Teach Us About Future Technology "Dagogo has the uncanny ability to take fascinating t...

For the modern world, it seems as if sexuality and spirituality have always been at odds. But what if the two are actually deeply connected? And wh...

  Is our universe just one of many? The most fascinating mysteries in modern physics seem to point us in that direction. As impossible as it seems―...

A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hopping Here is the f...

This comprehensive work takes you on a personal tour of the universe using nothing more than a pair of binoculars. More comprehensive than any book...

An exploration of medical discoveries-from the ancient Greeks to the present "Always help, or at least do no harm." Following this simple yet revol...

"A splendid introduction to geology and paleontology for the lay reader. To compress Earth's history into a single, lucidly written volume is a maj...

A scientific exploration of some of humanity's most puzzling questions: What is love? Why do we fall in (and out) of love? And why would we have e...

Advance praise for IQ: A Smart History of a Failed Idea "An up-to-date, reader-friendly account of the continuing saga of the mismeasure of women ...

How to Separate Real Scientific Truths from Fake News “Scientific literacy is our best defense in an age of increasing disinformation.” ―Kellie Ger...

Women May Be Our Last Hope to Save the Planet Wake up! Arise! Earth is our home. Listen to your mother, she is calling. Urgent Message from Mother ...

Whether you're shopping for your first telescope or your fifth, don't be surprised if you feel overwhelmed by the dazzling array of product choices...

A book that challenges common misconceptions about the nature of intelligence Satoshi Kanazawa's Why Beautiful People Have More Daughters (written ...

Your Passport to the UniverseThe night sky is alive with many wonders—distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies,...

The first popular book to explain the dramatic theory behind the Moon's genesis This lively science history relates one of the great recent breakth...