🌍 The wonders of the world, explained (or at least explored).
From black holes to backyard ecosystems, these books unpack the hows and whys of the universe—curious minds welcome, lab coats optional.
Why Elephants Have Big Ears is the result of one man's lifelong quest to understand why the creatures of the earth appear and act as they do. In a wry manner and personal tone, Chris Lavers explores and solves some of nature's most challenging evolutionary mysteries,...
The bestselling, comprehensive introduction to the anatomy of the muscular system—with over 500 drawings, detailed profiles for each muscle, and additional material. This newly revised fourth edition of The Concise Book of Muscles is a comprehensive guide to the major...
"A new and welcome perspective on modern cosmology that any reader can easily grasp and appreciate . . . this is one of the very best books on the topic." —ChoiceHeart of Darkness describes the incredible saga of humankind's quest to unravel the deepest secrets of the...
One man chronicles his quest to reintroduce a bumblebee species to the UK in this "absorbing and informative" mix of guidebook and memoir (Booklist).Dave Goulson became obsessed with wildlife as a small boy growing up in rural Shropshire, starting with an increasingly...
“One of the most interesting discoveries I’ve seen in animal sociobiology in years.” —E.O. WilsonWhy do ravens, often considered solitary birds, share food with one another in the harsh months of winter? At first glance, the behavior seemed to defy the rules of...
A full-color celebration of stunning visual illusions and the science behind them."[An] entertaining compilation . . . Readers will find the visual puzzles positively addictive." —Physics Today"Fascinating." ―Mental Floss In Champions of Illusion, Susana...
A journey into the alien depths of the sea, and into our possible future, from a marine biologist known for "nature writing at its most engaging" (Sunday Express). Â A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway as revolutionary studies rewrite the very notion of...
Michael S. Gazzaniga, one of the most important neuroscientists of the twentieth century, gives us an exciting behind-the-scenes look at his seminal work on that unlikely couple, the right and left brain. Foreword by Steven Pinker.In the mid-twentieth century, Michael...
From the speed of light to moving mountains -- and everything in between -- Zoom explores how the universe and its objects move. If you sit as still as you can in a quiet room, you might be able to convince yourself that nothing is moving. But air currents are still...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A must-read owner’s manual for every body. Take a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body in this “delightful, anecdote-propelled read” (The Boston Globe) from the author of A Short History of Nearly Everything. With a new...