And the Winners Are… Award-Winning Science Books of 2009 | NSTA

And the Winners Are… Award-Winning Science Books of 2009

Journal of College Science Teaching—July/August 2010

With no big television presence or golden statues, the awards given for outstanding science writing are certainly less well-known recognitions of achievement. However, several prestigious and sizable monetary awards honor science writing. This short review highlights the most recent winners of the major English language awards for outstanding popular science writing. These books, written for general readers, provide opportunities for nurturing science literacy and appreciation.

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