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  • Mad Science

    Einstein's Fridge, Dewar's Flask, Mach's Speed, and 362 Other Inventions and Discoveries That Made Our World

    by Randy Alfred ...
    365 days of inventions, discoveries, science, and technology, from the editors of Wired Magazine.On January 30, Rubik applied for a patent on his cube (1975). On the next day, 17 years earlier, the first U.S. Satellite passed through the Van Allen radiation belt. On March 17, the airplane "black box" made its maiden voyage (1953). And what about today? Every day of the year has a rich scientific ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

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  • Physics 100 Ideas in 100 Words

    A Whistle-stop Tour of Science's Key Concepts

    by DK ...
    Satisfy your scientific curiosity and learn about physics' big ideas in a small number of words. Get facts at your fingertips with the beautifully illustrated 100 Ideas in 100 Words.One of the first in a series, this book introduces essential areas of physics such as fundamental forces, energy, motion, and quantum physics, and explains the 100 key ideas of each topic in just 100 words! Perfect for ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The Military History Book

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Big Ideas
    Discover the key themes and big ideas behind the key events in the history of warfare—from the dawn of civilization to the 21st century.Tracing the epic 5,000-year story of warfare from the earliest battles to the War on Terror, The Military History Book explores and explains the causes and consequences of each, offering a new angle on military history. Entries analyze the key social and political ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red

    The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases

    Discover hundreds of intriguing, entertaining & often hilarious origins to the English language's most curious phrases in this trivia book from a bestselling author.English is filled with interesting phrases. This book reveals the surprising, captivating and even hilarious origins behind 400 of them, including:• Read between the Lines• Cat Got Your Tongue?• Put a Sock in It• Close, but No Cigar• ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Curiosities Revealed

    Astonishing Facts for the Inquisitive Mind

    Hungry for a treasure trove of weird and wonderful facts beyond your wildest imagination? Then keep on reading...Did you know that trees collaborate, communicate, and engage in chemical warfare?Or that humans are better at smelling rain than sharks are at smelling blood?Or that Napoleon once fought a pack of tame rabbits... and lost?Sometimes, life gets boring. Your sense of wonder often gets lost ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Useless Etymology

    Offbeat Word Origins for Curious Minds

    by Jess Zafarris ...
    "A burst of delight on every page!"Mignon Fogarty, host of the Grammar Girl podcastDid you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasuretrove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"?Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of ourwords are Latin-derived?Did Shakespeare really ... Read more

    Was $9.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • So Very Small

    How Humans Discovered the Microcosmos, Defeated Germs--and May Still Lose the War Against Infectious Disease

    “An elegant, wide-ranging history” (The New York Review of Books) of the centuries-long quest to discover the critical role of germs in disease thatreveals as much about human reasoning—and the pitfalls of ego—as it does about microbes.“Levenson takes readers through an entertaining . . . journey of missed opportunities in microbiology and the eventual advances that arose in this field.” ... Read more

    Was $7.99 USD Now $6.99 USD

  • The Joy of Science

    Quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help you get the most out of lifeToday’s world is unpredictable and full of contradictions, and navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far from easy. The Joy of Science presents 8 short lessons on how to unlock the clarity, ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

  • Earthly Materials

    Journeys Through Our Bodies' Emissions, Excretions, and Disintegrations

    by Cutter Wood ...
    An “UNEXPECTEDLY PROFOUND,” “DEEPLY STRANGE,” and “UTTERLY UNIQUE tour of the human body” (Publishers Weekly)"A must read for anyone who’s ever been amazed or aghast at what just came out." — Rachel Yoder, author of NightbitchTo live, our bodies must continuously shed materials. Stop urinating, stop defecating, stop expelling breath, and death is near. While we often think of these materials as ... Read more

    Was $14.99 USD Now $7.99 USD

  • Catan

    The Novel

    by Klaus Teuber ...
    Series Book 1 - The Catan Series
    Written by the award-winning creator of the global board game sensation, Catan is a new adventure perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.Norway, 860.Half-brothers Thorolf, Yngvi, and Digur have conspired to help Asla—daughter of Halldor, a powerful Viking chieftain—to escape her father’s oppressive rule. However, when they are discovered the chieftain’s revenge is swift and mighty. ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Life on the Mississippi

    An Epic American Adventure

    by Rinker Buck ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “Audacious…Life on the Mississippi sparkles.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A rich mix of history, reporting, and personal introspection.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch * “Both a travelogue and an engaging history lesson about America’s westward expansion.” —The Christian Science MonitorThe eagerly awaited return of master American storyteller Rinker Buck, Life on the ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • The World Beneath

    The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs

    by Richard Smith ...
    *New enhanced edition of the best-selling guide to sea creatures: The World Beneath!*Meet the world's most fascinating sea creatures, see the lives and curiosities of colorful fish and coral reefs. This spectacular volume has more than 300 color photos and extraordinary text from a leading marine biologist and underwater photographer who is the international expert on seahorses.In this richly ... Read more

    $17.99 USD