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In honor of International Day of Human Space Flight, which is held on April 12th, the anniversary of the first human space flight, we are sharing books about those who have explored outer space and recorded their inspiring experiences.

Carbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth’s composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for the possible demise of civilization. Here, Paul Hawken looks at the flow

In recognition of National Agriculture Day on March 18th, we are sharing books that display the importance and impact of agricultural endeavors across the United States.

Contributed by Dalina Soto, MA, RD, LDN, author of The Latina Anti-Diet: A Dietitian’s Guide to Authentic Health that Celebrates Culture and Full-Flavor Living. As a registered dietitian, Soto understands the pros and cons of intuitive eating. As a first-generation Dominican American, she’s also seen firsthand how this movement has only catered to a certain

For World Wildlife Day on March 3rd, we are sharing books to educate on wildlife and conservation and provide tools to connect students and the planet. Find our full list of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology titles here.

How the World Really Works is an essential analysis of the modern science and technology that makes our twenty-first century lives possible—a scientist’s investigation into what science really does, and does not, accomplish. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material

For International Darwin Day on February 12th, we are sharing books to inspire scientific thinking and promote education in commemoration of the birthday of Charles Darwin.

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11th, we are sharing books about women who have influenced and contributed to the STEM fields. Find a full collection of titles here.

How human behavior brought our world to the brink, and how human behavior can save us. The world is a mess. Our dire predicament, from collapsing social structures to the climate crisis, has been millennia in the making and can be traced back to the erroneous belief that the earth’s resources are infinite. The key

You can search for books across this discipline through our course lists, which cover Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Introductory Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and more.  

The science is in: being good is actually good for you. In this bracingly original book, The Biology of Kindness—the first in a trilogy on the topic of daily wellness—the science of mindfulness and the findings of biology come together to show how kindness and optimism improve overall well-being in profound, organic, and demonstrable ways. Daniel

In honor of Ada Lovelace Day on October 8th, we are celebrating the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Find a full collection of titles here.