Browsing: Science

“Exquisitely observant, deeply informed” (The New York Times Book Review): This Pulitzer Prize finalist examines Darwin’s observations on how physical appearance drives evolution. “One of those books that changes the way you look at everything” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan).

In this “astoundingly lighthearted book” (The New York Times), Betty MacDonald shares her stirring, hilarious story about the trials of moving to a small chicken farm in the Washington wilderness. With over 2,400 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

Take a wild ride through humanity’s most deadly viruses and diseases in this irreverent history that examines the cultures and individuals who fought back against them. “Wright brings a reliably sane and bitingly funny voice to a topic we never realized we wanted to know so much about” (Nylon).

The Great Lakes–Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Superior–hold 20 percent of the world’s supply of surface fresh water and provide…

This fascinating read traces how certain well-known medical procedures and discoveries — including contact lenses, anticoagulants, and penicillin — came about by chance.

Over the last few decades there has been a disconcerting increase in the number of forged paintings. In retaliation, there…

In this captivating New York Times bestseller with over 73,000 five-star Goodreads ratings, a renowned professor predicts the future of humankind. “Spellbinding… It is hard to imagine anyone could read this book without getting an occasional, vertiginous thrill” (The Guardian).

In this “captivating” memoir (The New York Times Book Review), retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly recounts his experiences during the record-breaking year he spent in space — and the challenges he faced. “Informative and gripping” (The Washington Post), with over 6,600 five-star Goodreads ratings.

With his brown lab, Reba, by his side, game warden and K-9 handler Roger Guay has taken on many intense missions, from chilling crime scenes to vanished hikers. This riveting memoir recounts his experiences in the woods of Maine and beyond.

A sweet outdoor adventure: Lisbon is hungry — and her animal friends are giving her some strange dining advice! The perfect picture book for your picky eater.