Browsing: Science

A New York Times bestseller: Delve into the realities and possibilities of AI from the perspective of a renowned MIT professor. “This is the most important conversation of our time, and [this] thought-provoking book will help you join it” (Stephen Hawking).

In the early 20th century, factory girls who worked with radium began experiencing strange symptoms. Learn about their often tragic fates — and their fight for fair treatment — in this “must-read” New York Times bestseller (Library Journal) with over 41,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

An engaging box set from an author with “unfailing charm… One never tires of his accounts” (Chicago Tribune): English naturalist Gerald Durrell’s family moved to a Greek island when he was a small child, and adventures of all shapes and sizes ensued.

In 1964, a record-shattering earthquake wreaked havoc in Alaska — yet also provided answers to a scientific mystery. A New York Times journalist weaves a tale of natural disaster and discovery in this “outstanding work of nonfiction” (Los Angeles Times).

When Dan meets a snowman named Paul, they become fast friends in an adventure-filled winter wonderland! A charming picture book featuring rhymes your little one will love.

“The definitive story of what is, and always will be, one of humanity’s greatest adventures” (Scientific American): The US’s first mission to the moon is explored in captivating detail in this book with over 2,000 five-star Goodreads ratings. “Gripping” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

A #1 New York Times bestseller! Science icon Neil deGrasse Tyson delivers an accessible overview of everything you ever wanted to know about astrophysics — from the Big Bang to the search for alien life. “Thoroughly enjoyable… Sublime” (Kirkus Reviews).

In this witty and wise international bestseller, an award-winning actor recounts his quest to strengthen his communication skills through empathy — and explains what he’s learned in the process. “An enlightening and thoughtful combination of shared experience and advice” (Booklist).

A salty story of friendship, adventure, and the explosive life that teems beneath the ocean   The Lofoten archipelago, just…

Discover the simple, universal laws that govern everything from the human life span to the growth of cities in a theoretical physicist’s “illuminating and entertaining” (Kirkus Reviews) exploration of scale! With over 1,400 five-star Goodreads ratings, this is “an enchanting intellectual odyssey… Provocative and fascinating” (The New York Times).