Category Archives: Science Books

Subtle and not so subtle biases shape assessment of Fukushima

Posted on April 17, 2012 by fredbortz

As readers of this blog may have figured out, I like to discuss political issues related to science and technology. Although I am personally a bit to the left of the American center, my ideology, if I have one, is … Continue reading →

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Return of the Prodigal Science Blogger

Posted on February 28, 2012 by fredbortz

It’s been several months since I contributed here, but I expect to be back with regular blogs in about a month and shorter posts before then. I have been busy writing my newly released middle-grade book, Meltdown! The Nuclear Disaster … Continue reading →

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From Proposal to Finished Book: One Children’s Science Author’s Path

Posted on May 2, 2011 by fredbortz

As an author of nineteen books on science and technology for young readers, I am frequently asked what it is like to get something published. There are no deep dark secrets, and you don’t need to be an exceptional wordsmith.

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Review of First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs and the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth

Posted on April 24, 2011 by fredbortz

Review of First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs and the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth by Marc Kaufman Simon & Schuster, $26.00, 224 pages, April 2011 Reviewed by Dr. Fred Bortz

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Out of this world children’s science books

Posted on April 17, 2011 by fredbortz

It’s been a while since I used this platform to toot my own horn, so I hope you don’t mind this pointer to an on-line profile.

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For Science History Buffs: Blood Work by Holly Tucker

Posted on April 15, 2011 by fredbortz

A slightly edited version of this review appeared in the Dallas Morning News. Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution by Holly Tucker (Norton, March 2011, $25.95, 288 pages) Reviewed by Dr. Fred Bortz Copyright … Continue reading →

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Searching for Martian DNA

Posted on March 23, 2011 by fredbortz

I recently began giving a school visit talk called “The Truth About Space Aliens: What We Know and What We Don’t Know About Life on Other Worlds based on my “Cool Science” book, Astrobiology. This news release will certainly give … Continue reading →

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Science Blogger and Author to Appear in Harrisburg PA April 2

Posted on March 20, 2011 by fredbortz

Harrisburg PA area readers, teachers, and librarians: Have some cafe treats on me in exchange for conversation about my books and school visits. I will be visiting the Midtown Scholar Book Store at 1302 North 3rd St. in Harrisburg between … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Children’s Science Writer Schedules Two PA Appearances

Posted on March 7, 2011 by fredbortz

Fred Bortz, winner of the American Institute of Physics Award for works intended for young readers, has scheduled personal appearances in Johnstown and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in the next month.

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Review of Once Before Time: A Whole Story of the Universe

Posted on February 6, 2011 by fredbortz

Once Before Time: A Whole Story of the Universe by Martin Bojowald (Knopf, 2010, $27.95, 320 pages) Reviewed by Dr. Fred Bortz

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