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Principles of ChemistryPrinciples of Chemistry by Michael Munowitz
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Timeless classic on chemistry. Every chemistry major should read this book. Read after reading “Knowing: The Nature of Physical Law.”
Knowing: The Nature of Physical LawKnowing: The Nature of Physical Law by Michael Munowitz
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A timeless classic on theoretical physics that fluently explains how things are put together at the fundamental level. Read this before Munowitz’s “Principles of Chemistry” to get a thorough understanding of chemistry.
General ChemistryGeneral Chemistry by Linus Pauling
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Timeless classic on chemistry. Every chemistry major should read this book.
The Elements: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)The Elements: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Philip Ball
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Delightful and easy read on elements. Read together with “Molecules: A Very Short Introduction.”
Molecules: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)Molecules: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Philip Ball
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Delightful and easy read on molecules. Read together with “Elements: A Very Short Introduction.”
A Short History of Chemistry: Third EditionA Short History of Chemistry: Third Edition by J. R. Partington
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You’ll better appreciate chemistry if you learn about its history.
Oxford Dictionary of Scientific QuotationsOxford Dictionary of Scientific Quotations by W. F. Bynum
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Stimulating quotations by the legends.
The Joy of Chemistry: The Amazing Science of Familiar ThingsThe Joy of Chemistry: The Amazing Science of Familiar Things by Cathy Cobb
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Enjoyable chemistry book for nonchemists. It reads well and has great experiments.
Chemistry (DK Eyewitness Books)Chemistry (DK Eyewitness Books) by Ann Newmark
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Pictures, pictures, pictures.
Nontraditional Careers for Chemists: New Formulas in ChemistryNontraditional Careers for Chemists: New Formulas in Chemistry by Lisa M. Balbes
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You know all about chemistry laboratory careers. Now read about your other career options.