I need some books for my classroom

[Jalapeñomel]

and before buying them new, I thought I'd ask if anyone has copies lying around they'd be willing to donate (all of mine are Kindle editions).  I'm trying to build up a science-friendly library for my students, so if there are other sciencey-related books, even tangentally, please recommend them as well!

Here is what I'm looking for currently:

• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
• The Martian by Andy Weir
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• The Disappearing Spoon by Sean Kean

[wildrice]

i don't, but would be happy to send one if you set up a wishlist!

I thought the book Radium Girls was super interesting, though depressing www.amazon.com/dp/B014PVGLMK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

[sproctopus]

I will double check that I can locate my physical copy, but I have The Immortal Life.

ETA recommendations:
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers and a Primate's Memoir (Robert Sapolsky), The Greatest Show on Earth and The Selfish Gene (Richard Dawkins)


I also may have those to donate to your classroom as well, I just need to look!

[Jalapeñomel]

Oct 26, 2021 11:21:16 GMT -5 wildrice said:

i don't, but would be happy to send one if you set up a wishlist!

I thought the book Radium Girls was super interesting, though depressing www.amazon.com/dp/B014PVGLMK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Thank you! I forgot about Radium Girls, that is a great book. 

So I put the books on a wishlist:


www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3K1V3KXM6TT0M?ref_=wl_share

[Jalapeñomel]

Oct 26, 2021 11:41:25 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

I will double check that I can locate my physical copy, but I have The Immortal Life.

ETA recommendations:
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers and a Primate's Memoir (Robert Sapolsky), The Greatest Show on Earth and The Selfish Gene (Richard Dawkins)


I also may have those to donate to your classroom as well, I just need to look!

These are great suggestions, thank you!! 

[af1212]

Fever? Not sure what ages you are aiming for that might be a little low.

Hidden Figures? There are multiple reading level versions available of this.

[mysteriouswife]

The Martian is on its way. ☺️

[mysteriouswife]

Oct 26, 2021 11:50:12 GMT -5 af1212 said:

Fever? Not sure what ages you are aiming for that might be a little low.

Hidden Figures? There are multiple reading level versions available of this.

Great books

[melmel48]

Just sent you a book! We have the same first name.

[isabel]

Code Girls is on its way!

[smock]

Just send The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks! I was in grad school when the book came out and our science studies group had a rollicking debate about it. Rebecca Skloot also gave a talk on campus. Hopefully your students enjoy reading it!

[muffin0]

Richard Dawkins books on their way! (And I had to laugh a bit because right now we have our smile money going to “the satanic temple” My in-laws would have a heart attack over everything in that order. 😂😂)

[arielroux]

What’s the age range? Because I had to read Coma by Robin Cook for my high school honors bio class and still, 23 years later (sob), say that was one of THE BEST books I have ever had the pleasure of reading.

[dexteroni]

Project Hail Mary is on its way! I haven’t read it yet but I loved The Martian.

ETA I noticed it hasn’t come off the wish list yet; not sure if it did something wrong but it has been purchased!

[wildrice]

Oct 26, 2021 11:46:51 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Oct 26, 2021 11:21:16 GMT -5 wildrice said:

i don't, but would be happy to send one if you set up a wishlist!

I thought the book Radium Girls was super interesting, though depressing www.amazon.com/dp/B014PVGLMK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Thank you! I forgot about Radium Girls, that is a great book. 

So I put the books on a wishlist:


www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3K1V3KXM6TT0M?ref_=wl_share

Great! A copy is on its way to you!

[brooklyn]

Sent you Why Zebras don’t get Ulcers. One of my favorite books in high school!

[Jalapeñomel]

Oct 26, 2021 13:00:39 GMT -5 arielroux said:

What’s the age range? Because I had to read Coma by Robin Cook for my high school honors bio class and still, 23 years later (sob), say that was one of THE BEST books I have ever had the pleasure of reading.

I teach HS Chem and AP Chem, so totally appropriate! Added it to my list.

I’m so grateful to you all, thank you!!

[sometimesrunner]

Brain on Fire is headed your way!

[shananagins]

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind would be a good one to add

[arielroux]

Oct 26, 2021 16:19:24 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Oct 26, 2021 13:00:39 GMT -5 arielroux said:

What’s the age range? Because I had to read Coma by Robin Cook for my high school honors bio class and still, 23 years later (sob), say that was one of THE BEST books I have ever had the pleasure of reading.

I teach HS Chem and AP Chem, so totally appropriate! Added it to my list.

I’m so grateful to you all, thank you!!

It’s coming your way…Just purchased it from your wishlist!

[Jalapeñomel]

Oct 26, 2021 17:32:59 GMT -5 shananagins said:

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind would be a good one to add

Added this and Hidden Figures

I’m feeling all hormonal at all this help with both the suggestions and books, so I can’t thank y’all enough!

[buckeyegirl]

Hidden figures is on its way.

[Wallflower]

Disappearing Spoon, on its way! 😊

[rubytue]

Somewhat related to the themes (women, science) I’m seeing in this list: The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II.

[sproctopus]

Oct 26, 2021 18:00:21 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Oct 26, 2021 17:32:59 GMT -5 shananagins said:

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind would be a good one to add

Added this and Hidden Figures

I’m feeling all hormonal at all this help with both the suggestions and books, so I can’t thank y’all enough!

This book holds a special place in my heart. Sent ❤

[cleo29]

The Only Woman In The Room has been on my list for a long time.

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-only-woman-in-the-room-marie-benedict/1128189920

[cleo29]

Jalapeñomel, meant to add if you think that book would be a good fit, I will send it your way.

[ProfessorArtNerd]

I’m going to find a book about art and chemistry, that might appeal to high schoolers. Even if it kills me! And then I’ll send it to you

[sadlebred]

I just cleared the last book on the wishlist if you want to add more!

[brooklyn]

Oct 26, 2021 21:23:38 GMT -5 ProfessorArtNerd said:

I’m going to find a book about art and chemistry, that might appeal to high schoolers. Even if it kills me! And then I’ll send it to you

I’ll ask my mom for suggestions! She’s a chemical engineer and an artist. She of all people will know something that connects them. 🙂