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Whether you're interested in neuroscience, psychology or the environment, Live Science recommends interesting science books to add to your shelf.

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Kindle vs. Books? Children Just Don't See It That Way (Op-Ed)

By Natalia Kucirkova

A furious debate has been raging for some years now between adults. Are you a Kindle lover or a devotee of the good, old-fashioned book?

Young Americans Still Read Print Books, Use Library

By Live Science Staff

A majority of young Americans read a print book and used their local public library in the past year, a new survey found.

GoFigure looks at a recent Harris poll of reading habits.

E-Readers Gaining in Popularity (Infographic)

By Ross Toro

GoFigure looks at the increasing popularity of electronic reading devices such as Kindle, iPad and Nook.

Some Teen Books Surprisingly X-Rated, Study Finds

By Stephanie Pappas

Books geared for young teenagers may be worthy of R ratings at least.

The future digital library's founders want to borrow your ideas.

From Shelves to Internet: America's Digital Library Takes Shape

By Jeremy Hsu

The future digital library's founders want to borrow your ideas.

Pooh, Peter Rabbit & Clifford: Males Dominate Children's Books

By Stephanie Pappas

Girls haven't reached equality in the children's book realm.

Future e-Readers Could Be Made of Paper

By Charles Q. Choi

People could one day read electronic books on displays printed on paper

Real Books Quicker to Read than E-Books

By Adam Hadhazy

People can read traditional printed books a good bit faster than eBooks on tablet computers.

Growing up With Books Boosts Child's Education Attainment

By Live Science Staff

Children from families with vast book libraries at home go further in school than those without books, a new study finds.

The E-book Battle: You Win

By Ker Than

With so many ebook readers vying for the honor of replacing your library, how does a bookworm choose?

Libraries, Food Banks Benefit from Transportation Modeling

By Emily Ayshford

Instead of helping companies improve manufacturing, Karen Smilowitz uses her experience as an industrial engineer to help non-profits be more effective.

Top 10 Most Literate U.S. Cities

By Live Science Staff

Bookworms and others in cities in the Midwest and West have beaten out Yankee types to reach the very top of a researcher’s list of the most literate American cities.