Reading lists

Biologist and author Adam Hart chooses his top books on natural selection, genetics and human evolution.

From family foraging guides to science history made fun, these are the best science books for kids.

From an astronaut's memoir to understanding the physics of the Universe, here are great books that each open up a new window into space.

Animal behaviour expert Dr Zazie Todd recommends seven of the best books on cats.

The best science books to listen to on your commute.

Top puzzle books for adults and kids, picked by our quiz-loving team.

Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy reveals the seven best books to help you think smarter and make mathematically better decisions.

Celebrate the absolute vastness of the cosmos with some of the best books about space, which demand a galaxy-sized bookshelf to store them on.

We've put together a list of the best books on dinosaurs we think you should read in 2024.

Psychologist Dr Christian Jarrett recommends seven of the best books on psychology.

You’ll find stunning pictures and illustrations of science and the natural world in these coffee table books.

The best books to help you understand the maths and statistics that govern life here on Earth.

Computer scientist Mark Lee picks out his top science books on the subject of AI, machine learning and intelligent algorithms.

Lars Chittka shares insight from his new book, The Mind of a Bee, and recommends five of his favourite books for further reading.

Dr Brenna Hassett shares insight from her new book, Growing Up Human, and recommends five of her favourite books for further reading.

Jack Ashby shares insight from his new book, Platypus Matters, and recommends five of his favourite books for further reading.

From books about zoology and our relationships with animals, to big and beautiful coffee table photography collections, these titles are perfect for the wildlife lover.

From dog training tips to a vet's perspective on canine companions, these science books about dogs will bring you closer to your best friend.

One of these titles will win the 2021 Royal Society Science Book Prize. Here's your run down of the year's best science books.

If you're interested in picking up a good science book, physicist Jim Al-Khalili picks out his favourite on the subject of physics.

Tom Hunter, director of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for the best science fiction novel, takes us on a journey into the impossible through four winning SF titles.

If you want to read more about the history of race science, museum curator and science historian Subhadra Das recommends these five books.