Ed Yong is a renowned science writer and public speaker whose work has appeared in the pages of the Atlantic, Nature, Scientific American, the New York Times, Wired, and many more. He also edits a blog on the National Geographic website entitled Not Exactly Rocket Science.
Ed Yong Books
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What's I Contain Multitudes about?
I Contain Multitudes (2016) peers into the microscopic world of microbes, and offers fascinating insight into the countless ways in which our lives are influenced by them. You’ll find out how ancient microbes helped make the world livable for mankind and how they continue to help all of Earth’s living creatures through remarkable and essential partnerships.
Who should read I Contain Multitudes?
- Germophobes
- Health-conscious readers
- Foodies and science geeks
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What's An Immense World about?
An Immense World (2022) explores the sensory worlds of animals, highlighting how they differ from the human experience. Tracing sight, sound, touch, and more, it shares the various ways animals sense our world – and the extra information they glean with the help of their specialized senses.
Who should read An Immense World?
- People interested in how animals make sense of their environment
- Animal lovers
- Anyone curious about the natural world
