Space Exploration Nonfiction

Already a renowned chronicler of the epic events of world history, James A. Michener tackles the most ambitious subject of his career: space, the last great frontier. This astounding novel brings to life the dreams and daring of countless men and women—people like Stanley Mott, the engineer...

Welcome to "A-Z Alphabet, Astronomy & 'I Am' Affirmations for Kids." This journey combines cosmic exploration with self-empowerment, guiding children through an adventure of learning and affirmation.

Colton Beck has six months to live. He works for the Angor near Los Angeles, aware that any day could be his last. The Angor arrived 20 years ago, resolved to help mankind survive, but not everyone believes their motives are honorable. When the Angor offer humanity a colony world, Colton is determined to see another planet before his final breath. He’s been diagnosed with Xeno, a rare disorder that surfaced with the Angor’s arrival, but he won’t let this stop him.

Science Fiction Stories 12: A Collection of Gripping Tales from the UnknownScience Fiction Stories 12 by Various Authors is a thrilling compilation of futuristic adventures, extraterrestrial encounters, and cosmic mysteries. Immerse yourself in a universe where anything is possible, and the limits of human imagination are stretched beyond the stars. Discover what happens when: A survey team stumbles upon an alien species with faster-than-light travel. Heroes are forged in the crucible of interstellar conflict. The remnants of ancient civilizations hold secrets that could alter the course of...

More than half a century after humans first walked on the Moon, exciting new space adventures are in the works. Thanks to major advances in rocketry, robotics, and other space technologies, humanity is on the verge of returning to the Moon, exploring Mars, building permanent orbiting space stations, expanding space tourism, and pushing the boundaries of exploration throughout the solar system and beyond. The Future of Space Exploration explores these exciting developments in 12 half-hour episodes, hosted by aerospace engineer and executive Dr. Ariel Ekblaw.

Welcome to the Saloon Sector, Deputy! Thelma Bach graduated top of her class after four years at the Galactic Justice academy. But she’s a Rock Sector citizen. She was a fool to believe the core worlders would ever allow her to beat them at their own game. She’s been assigned to serve her seven years as a deputy in the Saloon Sector. The message for the Federation’s out-world citizens is clear: you’ll never be our equal, so don’t even try. The core worlders chose the wrong person to push around. Assigned to the despised frontier, Thelma will get her revenge even if she has to ...

This program features an introduction and epilogue read by the author. "In the grand tradition of Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson, we now have a new tour guide to the cosmos."―Charles Cockell, Professor of Astrobiology, University of Edinburgh "Absorbing, informative, and entertaining...

Most sci-fi authors imagine what space systems do. This one spent 20 years supporting real space missions. From space industry insider Pål A. Hvistendahl comes a novel that reads like tomorrow's classified briefing. 2040. The digital thread connecting civilization is about to snap. As secret wars simmer in orbit and the race to the Moon accelerates, Vice President Jackie Jill — a sharp, witty political powerhouse — confronts a crisis that could shatter the fragile network connecting nine billion lives. Space Force Colonel Kiril MacKay, astronaut-engineer and shadow operative, must ...

Brought to you by Penguin. From bestselling author and astronaut Tim Peake, the captivating story of humans in space. Only 628 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from...

Have you ever looked up at the twinkling night sky and wondered if humans could ever travel to another star? It's one of the biggest and most exciting questions in all of science! Embark on an incredible scientific adventure with "Chasing Stars: Will We Ever Get There?" to explore the amazing possibilities and challenges of interstellar travel. This fun and easy-to-understand guide takes young explorers on a journey to the final frontier. You'll start by learning just how vast our universe is, discovering the mind-boggling concept of a light-year and realizing that our fastest spacecraft ...

At exactly 8:07 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. The mission was over. The story was just beginning. Splashdown is the complete account of NASA's Artemis II mission — the first time human beings have traveled beyond Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. Written and published within hours of the crew's recovery by the USS John P. Murtha, this is the book that could only exist after the mission concluded. It covers everything the news covered in headlines and everything it left behind. Why it took fifty-four years ...

Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts offers an insider's guide to astronauting—a behind-the-scenes look at the training, basic rules, lessons, and procedures of space travel, including how to deal with a dead body in space, what it’s like to film an IMAX movie in orbit, what exactly to do when...

When civilization has expanded beyond Earth, new types of jobs are needed in the most remote corners of the solar system. Of these jobs, one is the Space Engineer. They have the important task of keeping ships up and running along with a myriad of other responsibilities. They are well-trained in their jobs, but what would happen if they get marooned in the middle of nowhere? Abandoned in the middle of the asteroid belt, can he survive in this new age of pirates, inter-planetary war and unstoppable corporate power?

Are you ready to blast off into a world of BIG questions and mind-blowing answers? 🚀🌍✨ 100 Big Why Facts About Space and Our World (For Kids 6–9) is a fun, fast-moving adventure made for curious kids who love asking, “WHY?” From the sky above your head to the mysteries far beyond Earth, this book turns everyday wonder into exciting discoveries that are easy to understand and impossible to forget. Perfect for young explorers, early science lovers, and kids who can’t stop wondering, this book answers the questions children ask the most—using clear language, playful examples,...

Have you ever looked at the stars and wished you could see them up close? Prepare for an adventure to the edge of the universe with "The Ultimate Telescope," a book that reveals the secrets of the incredible James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)! This guide to astronomy for children makes learning about the most powerful space observatory ever built a fun and awe-inspiring journey. Discover how the JWST's giant, golden mirror, made of 18 honeycomb-shaped pieces, is designed to catch light from the most distant objects in the cosmos. Learn about its superpower: seeing in infrared light, which ...

An entertaining tour of the seemingly simple formula guiding the search for extraterrestrial intelligence Cloudy with a Chance of Starships takes listeners on an irreverent expedition through the marvelous world of astrobiology, using as a guide the most important equation in science since E=mc2...

I don’t think many people know that the moon is not actually a perfect sphere; it is in fact shaped slightly like a lemon with bulges on both sides. Or that a day on Mercury lasts longer than a year. These are just a few of the many interesting facts that you will discover about space in this audiobook. If you’re like me, anything space related will fascinate you; there is just something exciting about the big wide world out there beyond Earth, the many unknowns, and the interesting facts that are being discovered on a daily basis.

Liminal Spaces: The Empty Rooms, Hallways, and Places That Haunt the Internet explores why certain ordinary places feel eerie, dreamlike, nostalgic, and deeply wrong. This nonfiction book examines the empty school hallways, dead malls, hotel corridors, indoor pools, offices, stairwells, basements, parking garages, and waiting rooms that seem haunted not by ghosts, but by absence. Blending observation, internet culture, environmental psychology, and uncanny memory, it explains why these spaces feel so disturbing, why people cannot stop sharing their images online, and why the internet became...

Are you ready to launch into an out-of-this-world adventure? 100 Fun Facts About Mars is your ultimate guide to the most thrilling, mind-blowing, and fascinating facts about the Red Planet. Whether you’re a young space enthusiast, a curious teen, or a future astronaut dreaming of walking on Mars, this book is your gateway to understanding the mysteries of our neighboring world. From towering volcanoes that dwarf anything on Earth, to the rovers that have scoured its surface, to the moons that orbit this incredible planet—100 Fun Facts About Mars uncovers all the secrets Mars holds. ...

This book will change your perspective on the universe and expand your mind with its condensed breakdown of the most profound mysteries in physics and cosmology. From the nature of dark matter and dark energy to the origins of life, this book delves into the most fundamental questions of our existence, guiding readers through the latest research and discoveries in the field. Through captivating storytelling and thought-provoking discussions, this book will ignite a passion for science and inspire readers to join in the quest for knowledge. Uncover the secrets of the universe and gain a ...