Science
- Explorations in Nature and Science
- Chronicles of Scientific Discovery
- Exploring Health Through Science
- Explorations in Science and Thought
Nature's Miracles
Nature's Miracles invites listeners into the fascinating world of science and technology through accessible discussions that demystify compl…
Principles of Chemical Science
5.112 is an introductory chemistry course for students with an unusually strong background in chemistry. Knowledge of calculus equivalent to…
The Strange Case of Dr. M. K. Jessup
"At 6:30 P.M. on April 20, 1959, the body of Dr. M. K. Jessup, astronomer, researcher and writer on the subject of "Flying Saucers…
The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children
"You may think that Mother Nature, like the famous "old woman who lived in the shoe," has so many children that she doesn't k…
Kepler
Kepler offers a detailed exploration of the life and contributions of Johannes Kepler, a pivotal figure in the history of astronomy. This bi…
Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air
Joseph Priestley, FRS was an 18th-century English theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher, chemist, educator, and political th…
The Outline of Science
The Outline of Science was written specifically with the man-on-the-street in mind as the target audience. Covering scientific subjects rang…
Little Wanderers
This book discusses a great variety of plants and their seeds in a simple, yet interesting way that children will enjoy. As the books says, …
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex
Part 2 of 3 of a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second great boo…
The World of Sound
The World of Sound consists of six lectures delivered before a juvenile audience at the Royal Institution, Christmas 1919. The Royal Institu…
Titan Of Chasms
This is a 1906 collection of three essays by men famously associated with The Grand Canyon: Charles A. Higgins, John Wesley Powell, and Cha…
Nature's Miracles
Nature's Miracles invites listeners to explore the wonders of the natural world through the lens of science and technology. In this engaging…
The Mason-Bees
This is more than a book about bees and their lives; the author talks about his cats, red ants, and insect psychology in general. Jean Hen…
Seed-Babies
Seed Babies piques the child's interest about how seeds grow. It provides interesting information about seeds in a conversational style bet…
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex
III. SEXUAL SELECTION IN RELATION TO MAN, AND CONCLUSION.Part 3 of 3 of a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, …
A Popular History of Astronomy
A Popular History of Astronomy during the Nineteenth Century was thought to be Agnes Mary Clerke's greatest work. It covers developments mad…
How To Have Bird Neighbors
The author provides the listener with anecdotes from her life of her experiences with birds. She describes their habits and antics, their fo…
Star Stories for Little Folks
Gertrude Chandler Warner, known mainly for her "Boxcar Children" series of mystery books, published this small book of Astronomy, …
Dragons of the Air
Sir Richard Owen coined the term "dinosaur" ("Terrible Reptile" or "Fearfully Great Reptile") in the 19th cent…
The Science - History of the Universe
Multi-volume work on science edited by Francis Rolt-Wheeler. The sixth volume is on Zoology written by Dr. WM. D. Matthew and on Botany writ…