Each year, dozens of worthy science books are released -- some you may never have heard of. In this hour, we'll beat the bushes looking for some of the year's best books on science, medicine, the environment, and technology. Call in with your suggestions. Books discussed

Then, it's a guide to some highlights for wintertime stargazing. The Geminid meteor shower is forecast to reach its peak Dec 13 and 14th. Also, visible in the early morning on December 10th, Jupiter, Mercury, and Mars will all be visible in an unusually tight grouping in the sky. We'll hear more about these and other points of interest, and talk telescopes and stargazing tools. Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern). Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
Phillip Manning
Science Writer
Book Reviewer, Raleigh News & Observer
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Heather Malcomson
Editor
Science Books and Films
Washington, DC

Corey Powell
Executive Editor
Discover
New York, New York

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Joe Rao
SPACE.com Night Sky Columnist
"Sky Watch" Contributor, New York Times
Meteorologist
Cablevision News 12 Network of Greater New York
Westchester, New York

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This segment produced by Karin Vergoth