I’m looking for a good science book to start with, but I don’t have much formal science knowledge beyond basic school-level stuff.
I’m not looking for a textbook or something overly technical. I’d prefer a book that explains scientific ideas in a clear and engaging way, ideally written for general readers.
Fields like physics, biology, astronomy, or general science are all interesting to me. I mostly want something that builds curiosity and helps me understand how the world works.
Any recommendations for beginner-friendly science books that are actually enjoyable to read?
by Initial-Wash9836
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Simon Singh. I find him a very engaging author. I read three of his books. I think Big Bang fits your query.
[Simon Singh on wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Singh)
{A brief history of nearly everything} by Bill Bryson
I recommend How to Argue with a Racist by Adam Rutherford. It’s about human genetics, by a geneticist, but it really simply lays out how complicated genetics is and how a lot of racist claims about biological differences are complete BS.
Angela Saini is another science writer I recommend. All of her books are good, but especially Superior and The Patriarchs.
Six Easy Pieces by Richard Feynman.
It explains some basics of physics in a way that is really understandable.