- Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/85183) - []() - []() - []() # 10 Popular Science E-books Curated by EBSCO’s Collection Development Librarians for Academic Libraries EBSCO’s expert Collection Development Librarians have selected a sampling of recent popular science titles that resonate with students in all disciplines of study. ![popular science ebooks for academic libraries blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/popular-science-ebooks-for-academic-libraries-blog-image-780.jpg) 13 April 2023 From Darwinian theory to the human body’s capacity for electricity, these popular science reading selections remind students how fascinating the world is, around and beyond us. **We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body’s Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds** by Sally Adee Published by Hachette Books 9780306826641 Scientists and medical professionals have only recently begun to explore and understand the human body’s capacity for electricity. Journalist Adee gives readers a front row seat to the scientific discovery process in this relatively new field. **What the Ear Hears (and Doesn’t): Inside the Extraordinary Everyday World of Frequency** by Richard Mainwaring Published by Sourcebooks 9781728259376 Musician and composer Mainwaring takes a deep dive into the world of vibration, waves, and frequency, showing there is music all around us. **How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures** by Sabrina Imbler Published by Little Brown and Company 9780316540513 Science writer Imbler mixes marine biology with memoir in this debut essay collection. Looking at ten distinct sea creatures, they illuminate the similarities between ocean life and their own. **Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World** by Kristin Ohlson Published by Patagonia 9781952338106 Ohlson’s latest work pushes back against the Darwinian theory that nature is inherently competitive. Her observations of the natural world show that plant and animal relationship are much more complex, and generosity and cooperation are essential to survival for many species. **Wonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship with Humans** by Jules Howard Published by Pegasus Books 9781639362639 “Man’s best friend” for 30,000 years, zoologist Howard delves into the science and history of dogs and how humans have shaped and been shaped by them. Looking for more Popular Science titles for your library? [ Browse Curated Collections in ECM ](https://ecm.ebscohost.com/Books/Browse/Collections) **The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us** by Steve Brusatte Published by Mariner Books 9780062951526 Breaking through at the end of the dinosaur age, mammals have dominated planet earth for more than 65 million years. Acclaimed paleontologist Brusatte follows up his bestselling *The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs* with this look at the ancient animals that eventually led to homo sapiens. **The Red Planet: A Natural History of Mars** by Simon Morden Published by Pegasus Books 9781639361762 Geologist and sci-fi author Morden has been obsessed with Mars since childhood. In this highly-accessible account, readers are taken through the 4.5 billion year history of our nearest planetary neighbor. **A Brief History of Timekeeping: The Science of Marking Time, from Stonehenge to Atomic Clocks** by Chad Orzel Published by Benbella Books 9781953295941 From the changing seasons to counting milliseconds, humans have been compelled to mark the passage of time. Orzel’s latest book looks at the history and science of measuring and understanding time. **The Matter of Everything: How Curiosity, Physics, and Improbable Experiments Changed the World** by Suzie Sheehy Published by Knopf 9780525658764 Physicist Sheehy looks at a dozen 20th century physics experiments that have shaped our modern world. Inventions like X-rays, TVs, and smartphones all exist today thanks to these curious scientists. **What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions** by Randall Munroe Published by Riverhead Books 9780525537120 Following up on the success of the first volume, former NASA roboticist Munroe continues to answer the world’s unlikeliest questions to the best of his scientific, mathematical, and cartooning ability. *\*Not all titles may be available to all customers or in all markets.* Stay informed about new and updated EBSCO eBooks collections by signing up for the monthly EBSCO eBooks newsletter, ECM Advisor. 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