Here is a selection of E-Book titles accessible to you for free with your local library card or E-Card. Stay tuned for additional recommendations next month!

Black Holes : The Weird Science of the Most Mysterious Objects in the Universe

by Sara Latta

Step into the mysterious world of black holes! From early predictions centuries ago to modern discoveries of gravitational waves, explore how scientists are uncovering these invisible cosmic giants. Meet the pioneers and contemporary astrophysicists who are reshaping our understanding of the universe and its origins.

Folding Tech: Using Origami and Nature

to Revolutionize Technology

by Karen Latchana Kenney

Discover how the ancient art of origami is inspiring some of today’s most surprising scientific innovations! From self-assembling robots to crash-absorbing cars and designer proteins, engineers are folding their way to breakthroughs. Explore origami’s origins, its connection to mathematics, and how it’s shaping cutting-edge technology, architecture, and medicine. Plus, see these amazing designs come to life with included augmented reality images!

De-Extinction :

The Science of Bringing Lost Species Back to Life

by Rebecca E. Hirsch

Could extinct animals walk the Earth again? Explore the cutting-edge science of de-extinction, from cloning recently lost species to creating new hybrids. Delve into the debates, ethical questions, and possibilities behind bringing vanished animals back—and discover how far science might go to rewrite nature’s history.

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