Science

Humans can become so obsessed over the most trivial of things. Take, for instance, the human penis. How did this…

Girls just want to have fun, especially when they're exploring the great outdoors! In this accessible, engaging, and…

Fact-filled, fun-filled, as interesting to parents as it is to kids, the How Come? series is the trusted source for…

Explore 100 exciting and adventurous destinations in 47 countries in this illustrated, colorful travel guide like no…

Real food matters and being able to recognize it empowers consumers to make smarter choices. Part cautionary tale, part…

Polio, measles, mumps, rubella, typhoid, tetanus, chicken pox, hepatitis, the flu... let us count the ways that…

STDs have been shrouded in mystery and taboo for centuries, why do we know so little about our cooties? Most of us are…

From prehistoric times to dreams of a distant future, this thick graphic novel explains the history of allopathic or…

The shaper of the world around us—statistics. Its use allows us to better understand the world around us. However, the…

A trained psychologist and an acclaimed field guide team up to bring an objective look at crystal healing in this…

Particle physics explained in a rich metaphor, guiding readers through the fundamentals of subatomic particles, the…

Explore the exciting but potentially disastrous world of digital technology, robotics, computer science, and electronics…

When there is alcohol, there is often a hangover. But how do you cure one? Science holds few definitive answers. The…

Janelle Shane is the robot whisperer. She gives various AIs a list of something mundane, like recipes, cat names,…

The human brain, argues this neuroscientist, is a complex system that not only tells time, but creates it; it…

When you choose to smile, it often has positive effects on your own mood and social interactions. But some smiles happen…

“America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The…

Does anyone really understand quantum theory? It's one of the most mysterious and exciting areas of science, stemming…

The first comprehensive “how to” guide for aspiring African-heritage growers to reclaim their dignity as…

When the shit hits the fan, clean water is the very first thing you're going to need. This book prepares you for a…

If the grind of everyday life is squelching your sense of wonder, here's a dose of the most powerful magic of all:…

When you turn on a light switch, type in your tablet, send a letter, take out the trash, or flush the toilet—what is…

What really happens when royal families interbreed? How exactly does death by molten gold work? Can you actually crush…

Paperback. If soft whispery, crinkly sounds calm your brain and release your stress, it's likely your brain is attuned…

Discover how your brain and body absorbs light photons in the form of sunshine, fire, and artificial light. With…

How do bones mend? What are hormones? Why do we get goose bumps? How do you breathe? How does your heart beat? What…

A gleefully ghastly accounting of the entire postmortem experience, in which you'll learn that the human head is the…