Quick Science Reads
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303.4833 S5715a 2008
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How is the internet changing our world? Does it affect how we view ourselves? This title explores the psychological, social, and emotional costs of our high-tech society.
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616.205 A1824a 2010
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In search of the truth behind the common cold, which Americans suffer up to a billion a year, Ackerman willingly infects herself for research.
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GN 576.82 K2933c 2009
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After five years aboard the Beagle, Darwin returns to share his discoveries and observations. Told through excerpts of Darwinâs original text this is a great introduction to the subject.
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551.46 P8984c 2008
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Ever wonder what life is like for ocean scientists? Those Aquanauts that choose to live underwater, or aboard ship? Marine scientist Prager delves into the deep to share these experiences.
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546.8 J144e 2012
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From magic, to alchemy, to modern chemistry -- learn the history of the periodic table and of the people that discovered the elements.
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500 R328f 2012
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Rees urges the public to embrace science and to work with scientists to overcome planetary problems such as climate change, overpopulation, and nuclear war.
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576.5092 M4622g 2006
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The science of genetics began in a pea garden. Learn how Gregor Mendel fathered the science of genetics and how his work laid the foundation for modern advances.
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530.12 O792h 2009
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Who better to teach the magic of quantum physics than a talking dog? Sit down with Chad Orzel and his dog Emmy as he explains the laws of physics.
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569.986 W9887h 2012
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Using archaeological evidence, this book explores what it was like to be a Neandertal, theorizing about their diet, family life, symbolism and language.
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599.938 W4565j
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Where did humans come from? How did we end up in Europe and North American? Using DNA and fossil evidence, Wells illustrates how modern man spread across the globe.
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362.19681 T24314m 2008
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Brain scientist Taylor suffered a massive stroke affecting the left hemisphere of her brain. After eight years of recovery, she calls the stroke a blessing and a revelation.
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523.4922 T9946p 2009
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How did Pluto suddenly stop being a planet? Tyson takes readers from Plutoâs discovery to its dismissal as of one the nine planets in our solar system.
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540.922 R3186r 2011
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Part science, part love story, discover the history of scienceâs power couple, Marie and Peter Curie. Redniss reveals the tale through a collage style reminiscent of a graphic novel.
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541.39 A8748r 2011
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Atkins introduces readers to the basic tools of chemistry and explores the miraculous properties of the one of the most basic chemical compounds, H2O.
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0151005060
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Before the compass, sailors were forced to navigate by the winds, stars or by never losing sight of land. The compass changed everything but its origins are mysterious.
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591.77 P8984s 2011
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Explore the oddities that lay beneath the ocean, from lobsters who seduce mates with urine to hagfishes tying themselves into knots to keep from suffocating in their own slime.
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616.8582 S8895s 2005
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Stout argues that as many as one in twenty-five people are sociopaths. Using composite sketches, she illustrates their traits and habits.
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YP 576.84 A4736t
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This scientific mystery explores how scientists established the theory that an asteroid larger than Mt. Everest crashed into earth and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
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507.8 J673t 2008
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Johnson explores the most fascinating experiments in the history of science, including Pavlov and his dogs, Galileo exploring motion, and Newton studying light.
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576.8 S6442t 2007
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This book clarifies and debunks the common myths behind evolution and explains what the survival of the fittest really means.
