Science Books

Lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium are major toxic metals. All are environmental pollutants that can inflict harm on humans and other living creat...

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 ...

"If you lie awake worrying about the overnight transition from December 31, 1 BC, to January 1, AD 1 (there is no year zero), then you will enjoy D...

Praise for Light Years and Time Travel "This immensely likeable work of pop science traces 'man's enduring fascination with light, ' from Aristo...

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 ...

The concept of multiple unperceived dimensions in the universe is one of the hottest topics in contemporary physics. It is essential to current att...

God is not somewhere else, hidden from us; God is right here, hidden from us."We are part of something greater: a vast web of existence constantly ...

Embarking on a spellbinding journey to the frontiers of neuroscience, acclaimed science editor and writer Kathleen Stein takes an enthralling in-de...

Women Scientists and Entrepreneurs You Should Know “A book that is sure to inspire a new generation of girls in STEM. Educational and inspiring!” ─...

Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin left humanity’s first footprints on the Moon, July 20, 1969.“A beautiful demonstration of how cur...

In a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of The Five Biggest Ideas in Science, authors Charles Wynn and Arthur Wiggins provide a panora...

The great discovery that no one wanted to make It's the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, and Euclidean geometry has been profoundly influential ...

An accessible look at the mysteries that lurk at the edge of the known universe and beyond The observable universe, the part we can see with teles...

In support of Pluto-the cutest and most unfairly treated planet Pity poor Pluto: It's a planet that was discovered because of a mistake, a planet ...

"The Accelerating Universe is not only an informative book about modern cosmology. It is rich storytelling and, above all, a celebration of the hum...

The incredible glowing history of the "Devil's element "phosphorusDiscovered by alchemists, prescribed by apothecaries, exploited by ninth-century...

The true story about a shipwreck discovery, exciting explorations, broken alliances, and returning a lost piece of Alaskan history.Since its sinkin...

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...

Which new technologies will change our lives the most in the years ahead? Introducing today's brave new world of gene therapy, quantum computation,...

The ultimate guide to the final frontier This alphabetical tour of the universe provides all the history, science, and up-to-the-minute facts need...

An authoritative, entertaining examination of the ultimate thrill ride Until recently the stuff of sci-fi fiction and Star Trek reruns, teleporta...

An all-star lineup of scientists takes you to the front lines of brain research. Are we born to be shy? Why do we remember some events so clearly a...

A unique A-to-Z reference of brilliance in innovation and inventionCombining engagingly written, well-researched history with the respected imprima...

The authors of The Science of Superheroes now reveal the real genius of the most evil geniuses Ever wonder why comic book villains, such as Spider...