Books recommended by Bill Nye
Bill Nye is a renowned American science communicator and television presenter, best known for hosting the popular children’s science show The Magic School Bus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Nye He is also an advocate for science education and critical thinking.
His recommended books showcase his passion for science and physics, often combining engaging storytelling with accessible explanations of complex concepts. The book recommendations generally blend historical narratives, scientific anecdotes, and discussions on various topics in physics and mathematics, aiming to make these subjects enjoyable and relatable for a broad audience.
- Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II (by Liza Mundy). Recommended by Bill Nye
- The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines (by Michael Mann). Recommended by Bill Nye
- The Physics of Baseball: (by Robert K Adair). Recommended by Bill Nye
- Carry On, Mr. Bowditch: (by Jean Lee Latham). Recommended by Bill Nye
- Fundamentals of Modern Physics: (by Robert Eisberg). Recommended by Bill Nye
- Angle of Repose: (by Wallace Stegner). Recommended by Bill Nye
- Cosmos: (by Carl Sagan). Recommended by Bill Nye , Richard Branson
- The Elements of Style: (by William Strunk Jr.). Recommended by Bill Nye , Kara Swisher , Tobi Lütke
- Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life (by Steve Martin). Recommended by Adam Savage , Bill Nye , Jason Calacanis , Marc Andreessen , Sahil Lavingia
- Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis (by J. D. Vance). Recommended by Ben Shapiro , Bill Gates , Bill Nye , Jason Calacanis , Max Levchin , Stewart Butterfield