Chill-ing: Stories of the Arctic and Antarctic
If the weather outside is frightful, curl up with these books that will remind you how much colder and scary it can be!
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Prisons and Mass Incarceration in America
A primer on the complex history and function of the prison system in the United States of America, the largest prison system in the world.
MoreSpooky Science
It's the start of the spookiest month, but that doesn't mean we have to be afraid! Check out these titles that explore creepy, mysterious, and potentially frightening subject matter and explains them all using science!
MoreAnimal Intelligence and Emotions
A perennially interesting, contested, and evolving topic -- what are nonhuman animal's capacities for thought and emotion? And is it anything like how humans think and feel? Investigate with these books.
MoreEnvironmental Justice
These books will take you from the water crisis in Flint, MI to a disappearing village in Alaska.
MoreThis Book is Radioactive!
Atomic energy has the potential to be frightening -- but also fascinating.
MoreIt's All Connected: Ecology, Geography, and Evolution
A crash course on all the things that affect biodiversity!
MoreBon Appétit: Books on Food and Food Culture
Here's a heaping pile of books on food and the culture surrounding food. Whether your interest is in the history, science, politics of food, or the personalities who make it, there is bound to be something for you.
MoreGet Involved: Books on Civic Engagement
Civic engagement encompasses political and nonpolitical actions that address issues and concerns in our community. Read up on ways to participate in civic life as we ramp up to a new election cycle in the coming year.
MoreIn Translation: Horror Novels from Around the World
Read some creepy, scary, and otherwise unsettling stories from around the world.
MoreThe Truth Is Out There: Understanding Conspiracy Theories
Learn about the history and psychology of why we believe in conspiracies theories and their influence on our lives.
MoreUnderstanding Cities
We live in an increasingly urbanized world, with over fifty percent of the world's population living in cities according to the United Nations, and the built environment has significant influence on our experiences and lives. The following books and resources investigate these influences, their histories, and their futures.
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