Finding the Right Science Books



It’s never too late to pick up a great book and read. Get ready to learn a thing or two about the world around us. If you’re looking for a book on science subjects but aren’t sure where to start, then you’re in luck. After reading this guide, you should have a pretty good idea about which discipline of science will fascinate you the most.



3 Types of Science Books



Generally speaking, science books fall into three different categories: focus on one particular subject, encyclopedias containing general knowledge on a wide range of subjects, or instructional guides on how to conduct your own experiments.



Focus on One Subject



These books typically discuss one particular subject from the standpoint of the author. They may contain arguments that aim to persuade its readers, or they might just discuss proven ideas and the most likely theories.



Pros:



In-depth explanations on the subject

Invite readers to think, analyze, and refute arguments



Cons:



Limited scope

Broad Topics



Encyclopedia-style books contain a bit of everything. They don’t offer analyses in great detail, but instead discuss crucial points regarding certain topics. It’s nice to have a bit of skin-deep knowledge about a wide range of subjects.



Pros:



You’ll learn about new and interesting topics

These books typically stay away from technical jargon

Cons:



No main focus

Only a portion of the book might fascinate you

Educational Guides



Instruction guidebooks typically demonstrate how certain things work, and they might also invite their readers to conduct experiments in order to gain first-hand knowledge.



Pros:



Learning by doing

Practical

Cons:



Limited scope

You may need to purchase supplies and equipment to conduct experiments

Finding the Right Science Book



The Topic



First and foremost, you need to have an interest in the topic. It’s not uncommon for people to fall asleep when reading any book, but if the words pull you into their world, then it’s hard to put the book down. If you have a pre-existing fascination with a subject, you won’t mind spending countless hours absorbing everything the author has to sya.



The Author



Not every scientist is at the same level of fame as Bill Nye or Neil deGrasse Tyson. It makes sense that you won’t know the name of every popular science book author, but there are ways to verify whether the person’s book is worth the cost or not. If you’re looking at science books, try and find where the author has taught or studied, as well as any article publications he or she might have.



Technical Terms



With the internet’s growing library of knowledge, it won’t be too hard to find the meaning of every technical term you encounter. Take some time to find the meaning and understand it in the context established in the book. This will help you gain a better understanding of what the discipline of science is about and what point the author is trying to make.



Check the Most Recent Publications



If you purchased a science book that was published years ago, then there’s a big chance that you may be reading an outdated version of our current understanding of the field. Feel free to check out the vast library of free publications online to verify whether the book is supported by evidence. Science is all about hypothesizing and proving things on an empirical basis. It’s your job to filter the meaningful from the meaningless.



Science Books: The Most Popular Subjects



Science is about everything around us. It doesn’t just have to be about mixing chemicals and hoping for an explosive reaction. Here are just a few noteworthy subjects that have attracted the most science-book readers.

The Universe



The topic on the origin of our universe has been a hot topic of debate for many centuries. Was it a supernatural being that brought forth the universe and everything in it, or was it a 1 in 10230 chance that a concentrated explosion created the materials needed for life to exist? We may never know, but scientists are continuing to find new things about how the universe came to being. Read these books to understand what sort of hypotheses have sprouted up throughout history and which of them hold the greatest weight.



Medicine



If you don’t have an interest in medicine, then these books will probably bore you to death. However, medicine is a very interesting subject since it involves all of our well-being. Take some time to learn about our bodies, our organs, how they work, how to care for them, different diets, and how certain medications originated. You might be surprised to learn that medicinemen from the olden days had a lot to do with what we know about the subject today.



Time

Time – the only resource that is truly non-renewable. It’s a mysterious thing, yet it’s something we knowingly disregard every day. Science books on time discuss a broad range of topics, from the fantastical (time-travel) to the inevitable (death). These books really put the importance of individual men and women in perspective.



Religion vs. Science

Religion… Science… Compatible or polar opposites? Some would say that science originated as a way of proving or disproving what the holy texts have to say about life, whereas others don’t give religion the time of day. Regardless of your stance in the matter, it’s always interesting to read about what educated people have to say about both “ideologies.”



The Scientific Process

How do we prove or disprove evolution? One thing is for sure: the one who argues the loudest is generally heard the least. Proving scientific theories isn’t just about blind faith but rather looking at the evidence and drawing a meaningful conclusion, regardless of what others “believe” to be the truth. One of the best lessons taken from science books is how to prove an idea. Present your findings along with different ways to disprove it. Albert Einstein taught us that.



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