Scientific nonfiction is a genre of writing that communicates scientific information in a way that is accessible and interesting to a general audience. Unlike scientific journals, which are written for a narrow audience of experts, scientific nonfiction is intended to be enjoyed by people who are not experts in the field.
There are many different subgenres of scientific nonfiction, including popular science, nature writing, science history, and science journalism. Each of these subgenres has its own distinct style and approach.
Popular science books are typically written by scientists or science writers and aim to educate readers about a particular scientific topic. Nature writing is a genre of literature that explores the natural world and our relationship to it. Science history books tell the story of science, often focusing on the lives of famous scientists. Science journalism is a form of writing that covers scientific topics for a general audience.
Whether you’re interested in learning about the latest discoveries in physics or the history of the space program, there’s a scientific nonfiction book out there for you.