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Science Books That'll Get You Thinking
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items An oddball collection of captivating books (many with a geology bent) that unravel the mysteries of the world around us, perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge.
Sections
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Wonder of the World
Kids
Rock Guides
Science + History
Wonder of the World
A fascinating look at the tiny world of microbes within all of us.
I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life
Ed Yong does it again with his second book, an immense world. It's a fascinating look into how animal senses reveal a world usually invisible to our limited human senses.
An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us
You might not think a book on roads would be gripping, but then you haven't dove into Ben Guarino's Crossings. He walks his audience through how the humble road has shaped our culture and landscape, leading us to our modern environmental crisis.
Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet
A book that both fascinates and infuriates, revealing how society and science has viewed women through a warped lens, leading to vast gaps in our knowledge about women's bodies.
Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage
This book is beautifully written in flowing prose about the enormity of geologic time. This is a wonderful entry point for anyone interested in geology!
Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World
This is a fascinating read. I will never again use the phrase “bird brain” in a disparaging way.
The Genius of Birds
Kids
Some shameless self-promotion: This is my kid's book about all the amazing stories hidden in stones! It's written for nature lovers ages 6-10 who are curious to learn more about the rocks that build our world.
What a Rock Can Reveal: Where They Come from and What They Tell Us about Our Planet
A lovely lyrical book about rocks and the beauty in the world that surrounds us
A Rock Is Lively
Rock Guides
Love this visual guide to rocks, minerals, and gems of the world!
Smithsonian Rock and Gem
Scandal, mystery, heists, and photos of gorgeous gems — what more can you ask for?
The Smithsonian National Gem Collection — Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels
Science + History
The gripping — and true (!!) — story of 24 men who canoed 3,300 miles across North America to reenact the Mississippi expedition of La Salle. They learned to sew their own 17th-century clothing, paddle handmade canoes, and construct black powder rifl...
The Last Voyageurs
This book got a ton of buzz, and every bit of it is deserved! Even if you saw the movie, I suggest going back to read the book. The details, the character building – all fantastic.
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race