Charles Darwin: A New Life by John Bowlby
$25.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: very good
Describes Darwin's work as a naturalist, and presents an intimate portrait of him as a son, brother, father, and husband.
The Sizesaurus: From Hectares to Decibels to Calories, a Witty Compendium of Measurements by Stephen Strauss; Philip Turner (Editor)
$12.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: very good
The Variety of Life: A Survey and a Celebration of All the Creatures That Have Ever Lived by Colin Tudge
$18.00 NZD
Category: Science
This is an account and reference source of all creatures, alive and extinct. Using classification to show all the principal groups to which living creatures belong, this takes us into some of the most intriguing and intricate areas of biological philosophy and technique. It is useful for everyone who is ...Show more
High-Level Vision: Object Recognition and Visual Cognition by Shimon Ullman
$16.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: very good
Shimon Ullman focuses on the processes of high-level vision that deal with the interpretation and use of what is seen in the image. In this book, Shimon Ullman focuses on the processes of high-level vision that deal with the interpretation and use of what is seen in the image. In particular, he examines ...Show more
Larousse Dictionary of Scientists by Hazel Muir (Editor); Larousse Staff (Editor)
$12.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: near fine
A source of information on the life and work of world scientists.
Ancient Light: Our Changing View of the Universe by Alan Lightman
$15.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: good
MIT astrophysicist and science writer, Alan Lightman takes the reader on a grand tour of the Universe. In this compact volume he explores the history of cosmology, the theories and the evidence, the new discoveries, the outstanding questions, and the controversies.
It Ain't Necessarily So... Bro by Karl Kruszelnicki
$10.00 NZD
Category: Science | Series: New Moments in Science Ser. | Reading Level: very good
<b>Australia's favourite scientist answers more curly questions about life, the universe and everything.</b> It offers answers to questions such as: Are virgin births possible? (They are). Will a black hole suck you in? (It won't). Is the most readioactive device in our homes the microwave? ...Show more
Milk: Its Remarkable Contribution to Human Health and Well-Being by Stuart Patton
$15.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: very good
Milk is the one food that sustains life and promotes growth in all newborn mammals, including the human infant. By its very nature, milk is nutritious. Despite this, it has received surprisingly little attention from those interested in the cultural impact of food. In this fascinating volume, Stuart Pat ...Show more
Frogs, Flies, and Dandelions: The Making of Species by Menno Schilthuizen
$15.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: very good
How do new animal and plant species come about? How quickly does it happen? The evolution of new species (speciation), is a central theme in evolution. This work uses academic debate to explore the path of speciation research.
Monsters, Mutants and Missing Links: The Real Science Behind the X-Files by Anne Simon
$10.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: good
Explores the realities that lie behind the strange discoveries made in each episode by agents Mulder and Scully, weird and threatening life forms, mutations and alien creatures. This title to discusses such scientific topics as cloning, genetic engineering, hybrid organisms and genetics, cancer and agei ...Show more
The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History by Stephen Jay Gould
$12.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: good
"Gould himself is a rare and wonderful animal--a member of the endangered species known as the ruby-throated polymath. . . . He] is a leading theorist on large-scale patterns in evolution . . . and] one of the sharpest and most humane thinkers in the sciences." --David Quammen, New York Times Book Revie ...Show more
Eight Little Piggies Reflections by Stephen Jay Gould
$20.00 NZD
Category: Science | Reading Level: very good