Recommend your favorite science books here!

[Ness36]

My two favorite science books are


Genesis:The Scientific Quest for Life's Origins
by Robert Hazen

This does an amazing job explaining various experiments scientists have done to try to figure out the origin of life. It explains how the knowledge is gained, not just the theories. It is very understandable and clear to read. I think he is one of the best science writers. Of course this is a fascinating subject.


and

The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
by Brian Greene

Whether or not you support string theory, it does a good job explaining it, and also explaining all of physics and quantum physics in a understandable way. I had learned some of that stuff in class, but never really understood what was going on. Each time I read a different book, I guess I understand it a little more.

I recommend these two books to all my friends who I think would be interested. I am looking for some more good recommendations. Any one have any favorite well written science books?

I guess this is a good time to talk about this, since it is getting close to Christmas, and books are a great present idea.

<--- look this is a box- it is supposed to be a christmas present. LOL.

 

[Mr Clingford]

It's a good idea, Ness, which is why there is a sticky on this.

I think others have recommended Brian Greene.

 

[Ness36]

Oops! I didn't notice the sticky. Thanks for the heads up.