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Science & Technology Books

Medical marvels like The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, biographies like American Prometheus or scientific stargazing with Neil DeGrasse Tyson — the Science & Technology section is full of fascinating books to challenge your perspective, from the vastness of the universe to your own backyard. Explore earth science, anatomy, astronomy or invention in the pages of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, A Brief History of Time, Hidden Figures and more.

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A delightfully playful exploration of ancient history. Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations by Sam Kean. Shop Now

A profound work of travel writing and natural history that transforms how we look at the natural world and life itself. Is a River Alive? (Signed Book) by Robert Macfarlane. Shop Now

A profound work of travel writing and natural history. Is a River Alive? (Signed Book) by Robert Macfarlane. Shop Now

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Find the best selection of science books that will feed your curiosity at Barnes & Noble. Stay on top of the latest trends and developments in science, genetics, quantum physics, technological advances and more. Learn about the man who made the bomb with American Prometheus or educate yourself on the climate with Greta Thunberg’s The Climate Book. Neil deGrasse Tyson always entertains, and you can start with his cosmic exploration in Starry Messenger. Biological marvels come to life in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lax and engineering gets a fresh perspective in A Just Transition. There is so much to read about when it comes to progress, and plenty of great places to start.

Science Books on Chemistry and Physics

Whether you want to brush up on your chemistry knowledge, discover the science behind cooking or beer brewing, or read about the formation of life on Earth, we have a variety of chemistry books to choose from. Get behind the gas with Dan Egan’s The Devil’s Element or learn about the importance of salt and its vivid history in Mark Kurlansky’s aptly titled Salt. Revel in wild stories about the elements in The Disappearing Spoon or dive into the wonder of the human brain in The Mind Electric.

If you’re interested in physics, you can find books on astrophysics like Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, or books on quantum mechanics like Quantum Supremacy. Stephen Hawking’s entire bibliography is worth exploring, from A Brief History of Time to The Grand Design. Take a tour of larger-than-life concepts in Parallel Worlds or The End of Everything. And if you’re looking for laughter in your physics, try Randall Munroe’s What If? books.

Science Books About Astronomy

The study of the stars is both fascinating and immensely practical, and there are a plethora of entry points. If you’re curious about humanity’s prospects of living in space, you’ll want to pick up A City on Mars. Looking for theories on alien life? Start with The Possibility of Life. And if you just want a look at the marvels of the universe, Under Alien Skies and The Milky Way have you covered.

Reading about astronomy can teach you more about the history of the universe. From kids’ books about the solar system to adult books about astrophysics, discover limitless content on everything related to outer space.

Technology Books

Technology is a broad category encompassing many different topics. If you want to learn about life on the internet and the influence of social media, start with Extremely Online and The Chaos Machine. The thrills and horrors of AI are laid bare in Empire of AI and Superagency. And learn about the age of hackers with A Hacker’s Mind and Fancy Bear Goes Phishing. There is a wealth of information on the latest technological innovations at Barnes & Noble.

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