PositiveLibrary JournalThe author’s lyrical discussion of Charles Piazzi Smyth, one of the first to study clouds deeply, brings in both literary and historical allusions ... Near the end of the book is a fascinating look at meteorologist France Bretherton’s now famous social process diagram of systems underpinning human influence on global climate change ... Characterized by strong storytelling within a scholarly framework, this book will appeal to readers interested in how science is performed and accomplished, and anyone curious about Earth’s changing climate.
Andrew Rader
PositiveLibrary Journal... straightforward, easy-to-understand chapters ... even in [Rader\'s] critiques of setbacks such as the end of the Saturn V rocket, the work’s tone is positive, with the theme of \'how exploration enriches us\' excellently elaborated. And while not overly detailed, in some parts, such as a chapter on Amelia Earhart, passages can run long ... This clearly written and engaging overview of human exploration since our beginnings will capture the imaginations of both YA and adult readers. Highly recommended.
Richard Panek
RaveLibrary JournalPanek...is one of the best of the postgravitational-waves-discovery physics books for fans of popular science ... His journey through time is written in a conversational style with clear explanations ... Panek makes clear that our understanding of gravity, and of the universe itself, is rapidly accelerating ... Teen and adult readers interested in better understanding the force of gravity and gaining insight into humanity’s expanding knowledge of the universe will find this highly recommended book to be both accessible and enjoyable.
Sarah Parcak
PositiveLibrary JournalThe personal narrative brings an immediacy to the text and includes many anecdotes ... Parcak vividly shares the excitement of excavating at places such as Tanis, Egypt, as well as her thoughts about the numerous archaeological sites that are still undiscovered ... An engaging read for both teens and adults interested in satellite remote sensing and other technologies as well as archaeology. They will learn some intriguing things about civilizations in the process.
Mark Miodownik
RaveLibrary JournalMiodownik writes an engaging companion to his previous book, Stuff Matters ... funny as well as instructive ... Along the way, Miodownik dispels common myths relating to liquids and introduces overlooked scientists ... This imminently readable book straddles both science and social science and should be enjoyable to readers of high school age through adult.
