Science Books

"What a treasure house is this book! Robots, space aliens, Einstein, black holes, time travel--these themes, and much more, from Stephen King's ama...

The science behind the gadgets, exploits, and enemies of the world's greatest spyFrom the sleek Aston Martin that spits out bullets, nails, and pa...

Be on hand to witness some of the most monumental scientific discoveries of the past three millennia This engaging collection offers readers the ...

How the chemicals in everyday products are killing us—and what the government is not doing about it Did you know that "nontoxic" usually means "ne...

Straight from today's headlines, award-winning science writer Sharon Roan offers an incisive look at one of the planet's most pressing ecological c...

More mind-bending fun in physics The sequel to the popular Mad About Physics, Mad About Modern Physics promises endless hours of entertaining, cha...

Why do leopards grow spots when tigers grow stripes? Is the universe round, square, or some other shape? How do the dimples in a golf ball give it ...

Learn something new with 366 fascinating facts from NPR librarian Kee Malesky What was the greatest thing before sliced bread? What color did carro...

Did you know. . . . . . that the woman who discovered the largest and most complete T. rex fossil on record was a high-school dropout who became o...

World-altering discoveries that reveal a universe of uncertainty and constant change Whether probing the farthest reaches of the vast universe or ...

Based on Nobel Prize–winning genetic research-a simple plan to keep your telomeres healthy for better health and longevity Telomeres play an impor...

An inside tour of the incredible—and probably dangerous—plans to counteract the effects of climate change through experiments that range from the p...

The dramatic stories of ten historic feuds: How they altered the course of discovery-and shaped the modern world Hall Hellman tells the lively sto...

Advance Praise for Gravity's Arc"A beautifully written exposition of the still mysterious force that holds our universe together--and the even more...

A visual journey to the intersection of math and imagination, guided by an award-winning author Mathematics is right brain work, art left brain, r...

Renowned nutrition expert Jack Challem isolates the nutritional triggers of bad moods, providing solutions that will help you stabilize your moods,...

An in-depth look at the theories behind the most intriguing puzzles in physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and astronomy In The Five Bi...

The most complete guide to viewing eclipses-including details on every solar and lunar eclipse through 2017 Want to observe the most fleeting ecli...

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

An accessible look at the hottest topic in physics and the experiments that will transform our understanding of the universe The biggest news in s...

A penetrating, mesmerizing biography of a scientific icon "Absolutely fascinating . . . Davidson has done a remarkable job."-Sir Arthur C. Clarke "...

Praise for The Cancer Treatment Revolution: "A wonderful journey through modern medical science, told with warmth and insight, brought to life thr...

"Fred Schaaf is one of the most experienced astronomical observers of our time. For more than two decades, his view of the sky-what will be visible...

"Funny, clear, deep, and right on target. [Siegfried] lets us get a handle on ideas that are essential for understanding the evolving world." -K. C...