Kevin McCloskey admits he’s no scientist, but his books on what he calls “little creatures in nature” are rapidly becoming primers in natural science for beginning readers. Toon Books recently ...

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year Joe Spring, ...

Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Authors and playwrights in 18th-century Europe helped make science accessible to the common reader. Photo illustration by Shaylyn Esposito; Photos courtesy of Wikipedia, iStock/Khaneeros, iStock/baona ...

Economics and the natural sciences. Vermeij defines an economy to be “a system of living, self-interested, interacting beings or entities that compete for locally scarce resources.” With this broad ...

Science literature provides a profound window into the hidden mechanics of our planet and the vast reaches of space. This collection highlights ten mind-blowing books that explore themes ranging from ...