Anyone interested in modern theories of physics should read Leon Lederman’s book, Symmetry and the Beautiful Universe. In this book Lederman clearly explains how the idea of symmetry has helped physicists understand the universe. Crucial to his explanation is Noether’s Theorem.
The Red Limit, by Timothy Ferris, narrates the story of the scientists and their discoveries which lead to the discovery that the universe is expanding.
James Gleick gives a good biography of Isaac Newton in his book, Isaac Newton.
When I first became interested in Chaos Theory I decided to read James Gleick’s Chaos: Making a New Science. The book provides an adequate introduction into the science of chaos without too many technical details. 
I picked up the book The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood, by James Gleick, knowing nothing about Information Theory. After reading this wonderful account on the history of the subject and its historical figures, I highly recommend this to anyone wishing to become acquainted with this field of thought.
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