Hoppe Jahren Books

This young adult adaptation of acclaimed geochemist and geobiologist Hope Jahren's highly respected nonfiction work is the perfect book for those interested in learning about climate change and how they can contribute to creating a more sustainable future. Hope Jahren illuminates the science behind key inventions, clarifying how electricity, large-scale farming, and automobiles have both helped and harmed our world. She explains the current and projected consequences of unchecked global warming, from superstorms to rising sea levels, resulting from the unprecedented amounts of greenhouse gases being released into our atmosphere. The links between human consumption habits and our endangered existence are very real. Still, Jahren maintains that our ever-broadening science-based knowledge can help us counter these effects. The eye-opening information in The Story of More will help readers understand the path needed. If we collectively make informed choices now, Jahren reassures, our future can be as bright as we imagine it can be.

This illuminating memoir by a trailblazing scientist offers a moving portrait of a long-term collaboration in both work and life, shedding new light on the natural world. It explores the intersection of work and love, revealing the mountains that can be moved when these elements unite. Through remarkable stories, the author shares her discoveries in the lab and the struggles she faced to reach her goals. She reflects on her childhood spent in her father's laboratory, where lab work became a sanctuary for her heart and hands. The narrative also highlights her relationship with Bill, her brilliant and wounded colleague, and their adventurous field trips across the USA, Norway, and Ireland. With a constant drive to excel and an unwavering dedication to her life's work, the author’s visceral and candid descriptions of her research and her deep connection with plants, seeds, and soil bring the narrative to life. This book invites readers to appreciate the complex power of the natural world and the courage it takes to discover one's true self. It's a thrilling exploration of science, friendship, and the beauty of nature.

Focusing on the journey to climate change, this work explores the historical and societal factors that contributed to the current environmental crisis. It offers insights into our past decisions and their impacts, while also proposing pathways for a sustainable future. Through a blend of narrative and analysis, it aims to educate readers on the complexities of climate change and inspire action for positive change.

From the bestselling author of Lab Girl: a passionate scientist's uniquely personal take on the defining issue of our time.

Mary Jane embarks on a perilous adventure down the Mississippi River in pre-Civil War America, confronting deadly illness, deceitful landowners, and cunning swindlers. Her journey is filled with challenges that test her resilience and courage, setting the stage for an exciting tale of survival and determination before her eventual meeting with Huckleberry Finn.