Sam Kean Books
Sam Kean books for groups: 15 titles by Sam Kean for teams, classrooms and events, with tier pricing applied automatically in your cart. Volume pricing starts at 25 copies.
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- POs from organizations
- Tax-exempt orders welcome
- 15titles by Sam Kean, all confirmed in print
- From 25copies minimum, set per title
- 10 daysOrder 10 business days before you need the books
- 1 quotefor several titles, priced by a specialist
Why groups read Sam Kean
BookPal carries 15 titles by Sam Kean for group orders, including The Disappearing Spoon, Caesar's Last Breath and Dinner with King Tut.
Editions include paperback and hardcover. Publishers include Little, Brown and Company and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Publication dates run from 2010 to 2026. Each title shows its own minimum and a tier price table, with the price per copy dropping as the quantity grows.
Need a title that is not listed here, a different edition, or a mix of titles in one order? A BookPal specialist can match editions and price the whole order in one quote. Request a quote.
The best-selling title for groups
The title groups order most from this page. Prices drop at each tier, per title.
The Disappearing Spoon
by Sam Kean
Free shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. Est. arrival in about 7–10 business days. Need them by a date? Tell us in your quote.
| Copies | Per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25–99 | $5.89 | 41% |
| 100–249 | $5.59 | 44% |
| 250–499 | $5.29 | 47% |
| 500–999 | $5.09 | 49% |
| 1,000+ | $4.90 | 51% |
All Sam Kean titles
Prices shown are per copy (or per set) at 100+. Each title's product page has its full tier table and minimum.
Best-known books
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The Disappearing Spoon
by Sam Kean
From $12.87/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $22.99
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Caesar's Last Breath
by Sam Kean
From $11.19/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $19.99
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Dinner with King Tut
by Sam Kean
From $12.87/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $22.99
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Dinner with King Tut
by Sam Kean
From $18.20/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $32.50
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The Bastard Brigade
by Sam Kean
From $12.87/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $22.99
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The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2018 (Best American)
by Sam Kean & Tim Folger
From $11.19/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $19.99
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The Disappearing Spoon
by Sam Kean
From $22.40/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $40.00
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The Icepick Surgeon
by Sam Kean
From $16.24/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $29.00
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The Icepick Surgeon
by Sam Kean
From $11.19/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $19.99
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The Museum of Lost Things
by Sam Kean
From $20.30/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $35.00
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The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons
by Sam Kean
From $22.40/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $40.00
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The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons
by Sam Kean
From $12.87/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $22.99
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The Violinist's Thumb
by Sam Kean
From $22.40/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $40.00
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The Violinist's Thumb
by Sam Kean
From $12.31/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $21.99
For young readers
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The Disappearing Spoon
by Sam Kean
From $5.59/copy at 100+
Minimum 25 copies · list $9.99
Best formats for groups
Built from the formats available on this page.
Hardcover
For client gifts, keynote giveaways and anything handed over in person.
Paperback
For book clubs, classrooms and academies, where every reader keeps a copy.
Plan a program
- A team readThe book plus a companion workbook per participant, priced in one quote.Start a quote
- Coming soonEvent and keynote copiesBooks for your event, with speaker booking coming soon through Talezo.Quote event copies
- CustomizationBookplates, inserts, belly bands and gift packaging for your group.Customization services
Frequently asked
Something else? Call 866-522-6657 (8:30 am–5 pm PT) or email [email protected].
Can I order signed copies?
We can’t promise signed copies; ask and we’ll check with the publisher.
What’s the minimum order?
Each title has its own minimum, shown on its card and product page. Every title on this page has a minimum of 25 copies.
Can I mix titles to reach a price tier?
Tier pricing on bookpal.com is per title; ordering several titles? Request one quote and a specialist prices the whole order.
Do you accept purchase orders and tax-exempt orders?
Yes. We accept purchase orders from organizations, and tax-exempt organizations can send their exemption certificate with their quote request.
How fast can I get the books?
Order at least 10 business days before you need the books (11 from mid-November through December). Free shipping on most orders over $95 in the contiguous US. Estimated arrival in about 7–10 business days; if you have a firm date, tell us when you request a quote and we’ll plan delivery around it.
Are these the current editions?
Every copy is new. When more than one edition is listed, each has its own ISBN on its product page; give us the ISBN you need and we’ll match it.
Ordering 250+ copies or several titles?
Send one request. A specialist prices the whole order, matches editions and plans delivery around your date. Or call 866-522-6657, 8:30 am–5 pm PT.
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