Books like Scienceblind by Andrew Shtulman

Carl Sagan’s classic work urges critical thinking, exposing the myths of pseudoscience—from witchcraft to UFOs—and arguing that scientific literacy is essential for informed, democratic decision‑making in the modern world.

Ben Goldacre demystifies the myths, misleading claims, and humorous absurdities that pervade everyday media and advertising, empowering readers to spot and reject bad science.

Explore the quirky and dramatic stories behind every element on the periodic table, from Gandhi’s iodine debate to Marie Curie’s radium woes and laboratory pranks with gallium.

Explains the interplay between science, engineering, and society through selected scientific principles.

"This essential book offers friendly support and practical advice for dealing with the common misconceptions encountered in the primary science classroom." "Most pupils will arrive at the science lesson with previously formed ideas, based on prior reasoning or experience. However, these ideas are often founded on common misconceptions, which if left unexplained can continue into adulthood. This book offers advice for teachers on how to recognise and correct such misconceptions." "Michael Allen describes over 100 common misconceptions and their potential origins, and then explains the correct principles. He suggests creative activities to help students to grasp the underlying scientific concepts and bring them alive in the classroom." "This easy to navigate guide is grouped into three parts: life processes and living things; materials and their properties; and physical processes."--Jacket.

"This book provides an inoculation against the misinformation epidemic by cultivating scientific habits of mind. From dissolving our fear of numbers and demystifying graphs, to elucidating the key concepts of probability and the use of precise language and logic, Helfand supplies an essential set of apps for the pre-frontal cortex while making science both accessible and entertaining."--Publisher marketing.