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A Short History of Nearly EverythingA Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.90
Fantastic synopsis of all things Science... lots more interesting than it sounds. Youi'll be shocked at what you learn. Every student that has read this loved it!
Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of TrashGarbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash by Elizabeth Royte
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A jounalist's quest to find out what really happens to all that we deem waste. The "Fast Food Nation" of Garbage.
The Control of NatureThe Control of Nature by John McPhee
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $3.06
Great examples of Man's desire ot control the world around, but are we always successful? Anything by John McPhee is fantastic nature writing.
Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and SpiritIshmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit by Daniel Quinn
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $3.18
A sometimes controversial, philosophical view of evolution, ecology, and man's place in the world. If you are willing to think in a way you may never have before, you might enjoy this.
The Ninemile WolvesThe Ninemile Wolves by Rick Bass
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Another view of man's relationship with nature while following the reintroduction of a pack of wolves to their natural habitat.
The Future of Ice: A Journey Into ColdThe Future of Ice: A Journey Into Cold by Gretel Ehrlich
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A great mix of science, travel writing, and poetry while looking at one of the most important issues of our time.
Desert SolitaireDesert Solitaire by Edward Abbey
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One man's experience of living on his own as a park ranger in Utah. Not the typical writer, Abbey can inspire and offend, but always gives a fresh view of man's struggle with nature's exploitation.
Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised EditionCadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition by Marc Reisner
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $3.30
A historical and political account of how the west was transformed and settled while battling for water, but can it last?
The Radioactive Boy Scout: The True Story of a Boy and His Backyard Nuclear ReactorThe Radioactive Boy Scout: The True Story of a Boy and His Backyard Nuclear Reactor by Ken Silverstein
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A great story of a boy and his quest to create his own nuclear reactor, unbeknowst to those around him. Students read this book quickly and learn more than they realize. Awesome story!
The Fly in the Ointment: 70 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday LifeThe Fly in the Ointment: 70 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life by Dr. Joe Schwarcz
Buy new: $11.96 / Used from: $8.03
Any of Dr. Joe Schwartz's books give quick, intersting commentaries of how chemistry is related to your life. Cool questions answered that many would never think of.
Lab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ LaboratoryLab 257: The Disturbing Story of the Government's Secret Germ Laboratory by Michael C. Carroll
Buy new: $12.55 / Used from: $5.06
Read the title... a scary account of a lab that exists on American Soil. Recently added to my list. I was fascinated by it.
The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True StoryThe Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story by Richard Preston
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A fantastic true story of how an outbreak of Ebola in the U.S. was barely avoided. Consistently one of the most popular books in class.
The Cobra EventThe Cobra Event by Richard Preston
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A terrifying, relevant, fictional story of bioterrorism in New York City. It may not be real, but you will think it is. Gory and difficult to read if you have a light stomach. One of my favorites.
The Demon in the Freezer : A True StoryThe Demon in the Freezer : A True Story by RICHARD PRESTON
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The true story of the eradication of Smallpox and how it could return with the presence of bioterrorism. Also provides an interesting account of the 9/11 Anthrax scares. Another fantastic book!
The House of the ScorpionThe House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $0.65
An award-winning story of what the future of genetics may hold for us. Scary and fascinating at the same time. Another of the students' favorites!
The Andromeda StrainThe Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
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An early Crichton sci-fi novel about a mysterious outbreak in a small U.S. town. Well-written and fast-paced. Great book!
The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of BalanceThe Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance by Laurie Garrett
Buy new: $13.60 / Used from: $0.01
A heavy, difficult read, but, by far, one of the scariest, most informative books you'll ever read about the diseases of today.
The Great Influenza: The story of the deadliest pandemic in historyThe Great Influenza: The story of the deadliest pandemic in history by John M. Barry
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $4.95
A well-written, fascinating historical account of how the Flu has changed over the years and whay may lie ahead.
And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS EpidemicAnd the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts
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A tough political and personal account of the AIDS epidemic and how the U.S. has dealt with it.
The Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat: The Story of the Penicillin MiracleThe Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat: The Story of the Penicillin Miracle by Eric Lax
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $1.09
A story of the discovery and application of Penicillin. Gives a different view of what many believe. Students enjoyed it.
The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe without DesignThe Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe without Design by Richard Dawkins
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $5.94
A high-level view of evolution and the evidence involved. Is there a goal of the process? Students who love science have liked it.
Why Things Bite Back: Technology and the Revenge of Unintended Consequences (Vintage)Why Things Bite Back: Technology and the Revenge of Unintended Consequences (Vintage) by Edward Tenner
Buy new: $14.35 / Used from: $0.06
A cool book about how our technological advances sometime lead to bigger problems. Very cool for those of you willing to try it.
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human CadaversStiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Buy new: $9.86 / Used from: $1.99
One of my favorites. A funny, respectful, random account of what may happen if you donate your body to science when you die. Most love this book!
Mummy Congress, The: Science, Obsession, and the Everlasting DeadMummy Congress, The: Science, Obsession, and the Everlasting Dead by Heather Pringle
Buy new: $13.95 / Used from: $0.29
Another book about cadavers but add history including the Egyptian culture and the continued upkeep of Stalin. Great Book and full of information.
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical TalesThe Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks
Buy new: $10.80 / Used from: $3.07
Just one of Sacks' books about interesting people and the neurological disorders that changed their lives. Fascinating and bit surprising. Another book that students enjoy!