Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2020-05-08
Books mentioned on Neil deGrasse Tyson Celebrates Mother’s Day with His Mom
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Dr. Spock's baby and child care
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Discussed“Did you have any philosophy—you and Dad have any philosophy of child-rearing? Of course, you had the books, you know, the— No, no, forget the books! Okay— Particularly Dr. Spock and all that stuff?”
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Kids Travel Journal
Kids Travel Journal by Bluebird Books is a practical guide designed to help children document their adventures, though the podcast mentions actually center around historical astronomy texts and Neil deGrasse Tyson's published legacy.
Discussed“But then you also had some insights—I didn't know that you can get books from the remainder table! That's a thing that you introduced me to, right?”
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Letters from an Astrophysicist
Letters from an Astrophysicist by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a collection of correspondence that explores science, belief, and inquiry.
Discussed“In my very latest book, 'Letters from an Astrophysicist,' it’s dedicated to you! I don't know if you knew that!”


