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The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature is a popular science book by Matt Ridley exploring the evolutionary psychology of sexual selection. The Red Queen was one of seven books shortlisted for the 1994 Rhône-Poulenc Prize (now known as the Royal Society Prizes for Science Books), that was eventually won by Steve Jones' The Language of the Genes. [1]
The New Science of Strong Materials or Why You Don't Fall Through the Floor by J. E. Gordon (1968) The Logic of Life: A History of Heredity by François Jacob (1976) Why Big Fierce Animals Are Rare: An Ecologist's Perspective by Paul A. Colinvaux (1978) Hands by John R. Napier (1980), edited by Russell H. Tuttle (1993)
Stage 2 books "explore more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and include hands-on activities that children can do themselves." Subjects covered in the Stage 2 titles including the human body, plants, animals, dinosaurs, space, weather and the seasons, our earth and "the world around us." [citation needed]
Asimov's Guide to Science was reviewed by John Cheney in Contemporary Physics. [18] Asimov's New Guide to Science received positive reviews from Paul Stuewe in Quill & Quire, [19] Margrett J. McFadden in Voice of Youth Advocates, [20] and Robert H. Bell in Science Books & Films, [21] and a mixed review from E. L. Williams in Choice. [22]
The roots of popular science writing can be traced back to the didactic poetry of Greek and Roman antiquity. [2] During the Age of Enlightenment , many books were written that spread the new science to both experts and the educated public, [ 3 ] but Mary Somerville 's On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences (first edition 1834) was arguably ...
Antiquarian science books are original historical works (e.g., books or technical papers) concerning science, mathematics and sometimes engineering.These books are important primary references for the study of the history of science and technology, they can provide valuable insights into the historical development of the various fields of scientific inquiry (History of science, History of ...
Fact and Fancy is a collection of seventeen scientific essays by American writer and scientist Isaac Asimov.It was the first in a series of books collecting his essays from The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, and Asimov's second book of science essays altogether (after Only a Trillion).
The Times called the book "an extraordinary achievement", and "a great read even if civilization does not collapse". [4] The Guardian described the book as a "terrifically engrossing history of science and technology". [5] Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries described the book as "highly readable and engaging". [6]