Science Books

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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

A gripping narrative of the love and betrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, told through the lives of three unique women. Set against a dramatic backdr...

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...

"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 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...

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

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...

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

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...

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