The article reviews several books on science including "The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon," by Jacqueline Davies, "The Burn Journals," by Brent Runyon, "Maria Mitchell: The Soul of an Astronomer," by Beatrice Gormley, "Linus Pauling: Advancing Science, Advocating Peace," by Naomi Pasachoff and "Marie Curie: A Brilliant Life," by Elizabeth MacLeod.