I like books that get me thinking about science and how to do it. The best science writer tackles the most difficult topic. Amazon uk humboldt current, humboldt county, humboldt peak, humboldts penguin. I tend not to read popular science related to ecology. Many science related controversies are discussed in. Here are some other great popular science books by category biology. An unnatural history by elizabeth kolbert, the hidden life of trees. Water flows between a deadlooking stump and nearby trees on an alternating schedule. The goal of the genre is often to capture the methods and accuracy of science, while making the language more accessible. Topics include the fundamentals of ecology, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, food production, and human population growth.
Shop science environmental science books at alibris. Todays list is biology, a broad topic that includes books about evolution, ecology, animal behavior and the natural history of animals. Silent spring by rachel carson, the sixth extinction. Give the brainiac in your life something fun to chew on with these engaging and sometimes enraging books about scientific topics. C ontinuing on with the theme i started recently, i am naming some of the popular science books in the biological sciences that i think are the best of 2014. Read news articles on coral bleaching, deforestation and wetland ecology. Dec 08, 2015 the best science books of 2015 going feet first into evolutionary theory, the race to crack the genetic code and a memorable journey around the coast of britain. Plus, most popular science about ecology is about conservation and climate change.
The overstory by richard powers, braiding sweetgrass. Discover the best environmental science in best sellers. Bleaching killed 34 percent of the islands reefs between 20 and 2017, a study finds. Any of us without the knowhow might be totally lost if it werent for the talented writerscientists who take the time to pen popular science books. Weve based our recommendations on the best popular science books and the best hard science. Most popular science books are focused not only on the biosphere, but on the fauna.
Weve compiled a list of the 11 best sciencethemed coloring books that you can find online. Meet some of the people featured in the november 2019 issue of the scientist. Jan 11, 2017 today, i continue my nearlyannual list of the best popular science books of the year my first instalment is here. The elephant whisperer by lawrence anthony, our inner ape. Discover elseviers collection of books and ebooks in the field of environmental science. I tend to go for popular science that s more about ideas than applications. Browse science ecology ebooks to read online or download in epub or pdf format on your mobile device and pc. They cover everything from neuroscience to ecology to the cosmos, so grab your colored pencils and. Popular science is a bridge between scientific literature as a professional medium of scientific research, and the realms of popular political and cultural discourse. The ten best science books of 2019 science smithsonian. Jul 06, 2017 ecology, or ecological science, is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of living organisms and how the distribution and abundance are affected by interactions between the. Books abound that speculate on the future evolution of the human species. A popular science book, possibly but not 100%sure related to ecology one of the first chapters had an example of failure attempt of manmade perfect forests somewhere in 1819 century europe.
In 1964, popular science answered stupid questions about what you eat from the archives. A decadelong study tallies the numbers of pesteating, flowerpollinating hoverflies that. All formats available for pc, mac, ebook readers and other mobile devices. Popular science books this list is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive. Ecology, or ecological science, is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of living organisms and how the distribution and abundance are affected by interactions between the. Twentythree science books that make excellent gifts popular.
The best science books of 2015 going feet first into evolutionary theory, the race to crack the genetic code and a memorable journey around the coast of britain. Today, i continue my nearlyannual list of the best popular science books of the year my first instalment is here. The journal publishes a broad array of research that includes a rapidly expanding envelope of subject matter, techniques, approaches, and concepts. Pressbooks, 2018 this open textbook covers the most salient environmental issues, from a biological perspective. On december 2, i joined science friday alongside scientific american editor lee billings to discuss some of our favorite science books of 2016. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The first three billion years of evolution on earth princeton science library 9780691165530. Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of.
Through posts, discussion, image and video content, the community space can be used by members to communicate with each other, and with editors, about. Ecology publishes articles that report on the basic elements of ecological research. Science the world isnt light on helium, but mining it is no party. Stay in the lines with these neat science coloring pages. The top science books this year are entertaining and enlightening. The book which deals with explanations by using examples on topics like niches, guilds, community structure and resource partitioning. Dana lepofsky, alvaro fernandezllamazares, and oqwilowgwa kim recalma clutesithe conversationjanuary 6, 2020. Feb 16, 2017 the 10 best popular science books of 2016.
Springers popular science collection represents some of our most read volumes in the portfolio. Over the past few weeks weve been asking what your favourite popular science books on biodiversity and early evolution are. We have a range of interviews recommending books on various areas of ecology. On mans impact on the environment and the climate, the journalist gaia vince recommends his top books on the anthropocene and the writer caspar henderson looks at growing up in the anthropocene marine biologist helen scales looks at mans impact on ocean life and the environmental activist mark lynas chooses. Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of pla. Five mustread books about earth science smithsonian. There is lots to choose from and hours of fun reading ahead. Most, however, fall into the realm of pure fantasyperhaps fun to read, but not based on superior science.
Whats a good book about ecology for a popular audience that you would recommend. Emphasis is placed on concise, clear articles documenting important ecological phenomena. I tend to read popular science books on topics i know less about because i like learning new things. These are ten popular science books in biology that i especially enjoyed. Ecology definition is a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments. Solomons easily accessible book does not fall into the genre of science fiction. A popular science book, possibly but not 100%sure related to. A leading primatologist explains why we are who we are. This years list contains the most interesting and amazing science books currently available. Todays list is biology, a broad topic that includes books about evolution. The ten best science books of 2019 new titles explore the workings of the human body, the lives of animals big and small, the past and future of planet earth and how its all connected. After a degree in archaeology and anthropology at cambridge, she studied palaeolithic archaeology and palaeoanthropology at university college london, followed by a dphil studying huntergatherer archaeoethnobotany and stone tools from southern africa at the university. Eco evo popular science books nature research ecology. Large selection and many more categories to choose from.
Foundations of restoration ecology the science and practice of ecological restoration. Mar 28, 2020 weve compiled a list of the 11 best science themed coloring books that you can find online. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Step into the cultural time machine with selections for the best science books of 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, and 2011.
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