A Short History of Nearly Everything
by Bill Bryson
Bryson explains the universe, the Earth, life and the scientists who figured it out, with humor and awe. The most enjoyable general science book.
Read it if…
you want all of science in one friendly volume.
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Skip it if…
you want depth on one field.
Try instead: At Home: A Short History of Private Life →
Three things you will actually use
- Science is a human story.
- Awe at being here at all.
- Learn the whole picture.
Do this first
Read the chapters on the size of the Earth.
Our verdict
Bryson on everything.
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