Mad about Physics: Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities by Christopher Jargodzki

Why is there eight times more ice in Antarctica than in the Arctic? Why can you warm your hands by blowing gently, and cool your hands by blowing hard? Why would a pitcher scuff a baseball?Which weighs more-a pound of feathers or a pound of iron? Let...

Mathematical Footprints: Discovering Mathematics Everywhere by Theoni Pappas

This journey across the spectrum of human activities takes a creative look at the role mathematics has played since prehistoric times. From its many uses in medicine and its appearance in artwork to its patterns in nature and its central role in the...

Onw Two Three…Infinity: Facts and Speculations of Science by George Gamow

By one of the leading physicists of the twentieth century, George Gamow's One, Two, Three Infinity is one of the most memorable popular books on physics, mathematics, and science generally ever written, famous for having, directly or indirectly, launched...

Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction by David Macaulay

This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of an imaginary cathedral's growth.

Built to Last by David Maccaulay

This new book by a Caldecott Medalist--inspired by three classic, award-winning books--reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Full color.

Cool Stuff Exploded: Get Inside Modern Technology hc by Chris Woodford

The third installment of DK's visually stunning and incredibly successful Cool Stuff series deconstructs everyday objects so youngsters can see exactly how they work. Beautifully photographed spreads show piece-by-piece breakdowns of cell phones,...

Newton and Gravity: The Big Idea by Paul Strathern

An often witty and always informative look at the father of physics--his work, his eccentricities, and his "Big Idea" about what keeps us all from spinning into space.

The Origin of Species: 150th Anniversary Edition by Charles Darwin

The classic that exploded into public controversy, revolutionized the course of science, and continues to transform our views of the world.

Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet by Mark Lynas

In astonishing and unflinching detail, a noted science journalist explains how Earth's climate will be impacted with every degree of increase in global warming--and what can be done about it now.

Steve Jobs: Insanely Great by Jessie Hartland

This biography in graphic format presents the story of the ultimate American entrepreneur, who brought us Apple computers, Pixar, Macs, iPods, iPhones, and more.

The Gamer's Guide to Coding: Design, Code, Build, Play by Grodon McComb

Fifty Minerals That Changes the Course of History by Eric Chaline

Chaline discusses the metals, alloys, rocks, and organic minerals and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of civilization. Covering the economic, cultural, political and industrial history of each, he shows the effect of each on the...