This next Dewey classification is close to my heart. The 500s is the Science classification and covers everything from math to physics to the animal kingdom to space. You can learn so much by picking up almost any book in this area. I have a thing for animals so my reading tends to be in the 590s (zoology). So if you would like some recommendations there, I have a few. Come on in and jump into the wonderful world of the sciences.
Here are some interesting areas to take a look at:
Here are some interesting areas to take a look at:
510- Mathematics
512- Algebra
520- Astronomy
525- Earth (Astronomical geography)
527- Celestial navigation
530- Physics
536- Heat
537- Electricity & electronics
540- Chemistry
547- Organic chemistry
550- Earth Sciences
560- Paleontology; paleozoology (aka dinosaurs!)
570- Life sciences; biology
577- Ecology
580- Botany (plants)
590- Zoology (animals)
598- Birds
599- Mammals