{"product_id":"ed-yong-2-books-collection-set-i-contain-multitudes-an-immense-world-non-fiction-paperback","title":"Ed Yong 2 Books Collection Set - I Contain Multitudes \u0026 An Immense World - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nI Contain Multitudes\u003cbr\u003e\nAn Immense World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis two-book paperback set brings together Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong's celebrated science writing. I Contain Multitudes explores the hidden universe of microbes shaping human health, evolution, and behavior, while An Immense World journeys through the sensory lives of animals, from echolocating bats to electricity-sensing sharks. Both titles are New York Times bestsellers praised for turning rigorous science into vivid storytelling. Together they offer curious adult readers a sweeping tour of biology, from the microscopic to the planetary, in Yong's signature accessible voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEd Yong has built a reputation as one of science writing's most gifted communicators, and this collection shows why. I Contain Multitudes reframes the human body as a bustling ecosystem, arguing that trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi we host are essential partners in digestion, immunity, and development rather than invaders. Yong draws on interviews with leading microbiologists to show how this hidden world shapes everything from squid camouflage to human disease, challenging readers to rethink individuality. An Immense World shifts the lens outward, inviting readers to imagine the world as other animals perceive it. Through chapters on smell, vision, hearing, touch, and senses like magnetoreception and electroreception, Yong reveals how creatures from elephants to spiders experience realities alien to our own. Both books share Yong's blend of scientific rigor, sharp reporting, and genuine wonder, distilling complex research into stories that stick with readers. Together, they trace an arc from invisible microbial worlds within us to the vast sensory worlds around us, forming a cohesive introduction to biology's most exciting ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Ed Yong, winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth titles are New York Times bestsellers praised for accessible science writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers microbiology and animal sensory science in one complementary set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for curious adult readers and science enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new paperback set, perfect for gifting or a home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat choice for birthdays, holidays, or a book club pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nI Contain Multitudes — Explores how microbes shape health, evolution, and behavior, reframing what it means to be an individual.\u003cbr\u003e\nAn Immense World — Journeys through animal senses, from echolocation to electroreception, revealing perception beyond our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEd Yong is a science journalist known for his work at The Atlantic, where his reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic earned him the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting. He has built a reputation for translating complex scientific research into clear, compelling narratives for a wide general audience. Both I Contain Multitudes and An Immense World became New York Times bestsellers, cementing Yong's standing as one of the most respected science writers of his generation. His work highlights the wonder of the natural world while remaining grounded in careful, evidence-based reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis pairing brings together two of modern science writing's finest achievements in one brand-new paperback set. Perfect for holiday gifting, a thoughtful birthday present, a graduation gift, or simply expanding a home science library, these books deliver wonder and rigor in equal measure for any curious reader who loves learning something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ed Yong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57034330407286,"sku":"MAN-VRT-PNG-U290990-9789124243692","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/ed-yong-2-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1786050636","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/ed-yong-2-books-collection-set-i-contain-multitudes-an-immense-world-non-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}