Bill Nye

Bill Nye's Book Recommendations

Science & Research

Bill Nye is a science educator, comedian, television presenter, and mechanical engineer. He is best known as the host of the PBS children's science show "Bill Nye the Science Guy" (1993–1998) and for his many subsequent appearances in popular media as a science educator. Based on his book recommendations, he appreciates both science and narrative nonfiction.

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πŸ“š Books Recommended by Bill Nye 10

Fundamentals of Modern Physics

Fundamentals of Modern Physics

by Robert Eisberg

"When I learned the fundamentals of physics, my view of the world and life itself was changed forever."

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Born Standing Up

Born Standing Up

by Steve Martin

"This is the story of my hero. The guy who inspired me to do what I do now."

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Cosmos

Cosmos

by Carl Sagan

"The story of my other hero, Carl Sagan. The other guy who inspired me to do what I do now."

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Hillbilly Elegy

Hillbilly Elegy

by J. D. Vance

"Provides the reader with insight into how the United States got into its current mess."

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The Elements of Style

The Elements of Style

by William Strunk Jr.

"This is my guide. I accept that I’ll never write anything as good as the introductory essay by [the author]. It’s brilliant."

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Angle of Repose

Angle of Repose

by Wallace Stegner

"Is is about human stories intertwined, just like your life and mine."

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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

by Jean Lee Latham

"About a real-life American hero who pulls himself through life with genius and hard work. He inspired me as kid β€” he still does. I hope to make the movie someday soon."

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Code Girls

Code Girls

by Liza Mundy

"The story of the remarkable women, including my mother, who served our country and helped shorten World War II. My mom is mentioned in the book."

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The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars

The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars

by Michael Mann

"Changed the way most of us understood the natural history of Earth. Ours is only the second species known to be capable of changing the climate of an entire planet."

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