If you're looking for a perfect
holiday gift for science lovers, consider these ten
amazing books. They prove science is awesomer than fiction, and are packed with beautiful pictures too.
1. On the Origin of Species: The Illustrated Edition
by Charles Darwin with David Quammen
Darwin's original book didn't just kick off the fiercest scientific debate of the last 200 years... it's also a well-written
book that is actually surprisingly fun
to read. But this new edition released to celebrate the
book's 150th anniversary takes it into a whole new dimension, incorporating over
350 beautiful photographs and illustrations that provide visual context for
Darwin's ideas. Even better, this edition incorporates selections from
Darwin's earlier travel journal
The Voyage of the Beagle
as well as various letters and diary entries, exploring the more personal side of his journey to one of history's greatest scientific discoveries.