Holiday Science Book Recommendations
Looking for science books for the holidays for yourself or others? Here are some that I’ve loved that I don’t see often recommended
Basic Optics and Optical Instruments By Naval Education and Training Program Development Center
Might not look like much but this is perhaps the single best book I’ve ever read about optics. If you have even a passing interest in lasers, rainbows, lens, telescopes (or submarine maintenance) I’d highly recommend giving this book a read. It definitely the best written book I’ve encountered for the topic, significantly better than most textbooks on the topics
A lot of books written by and for the navy are some of the most comprehensive and well-written books on a given topic
Get a copy
The Cartoon Guide to Physics by Larry Gonick and Art Huffman
A book for all ages, I read this book when I was in elementary school and again recently and it remains as charming and informative as ever. Great for children or just anyone more inclined to learn visually
Get a copy
A Man on the Moon by Andrew Chaikin
America has landed on the moon not once, but many times with multiple Apollo Missions. Ever wonder what the astronauts were doing up there?
Get a copy
Have a lovely holiday season! ❄️ ⛄️
