Books like Rocket Science by Andrew Rader

Andy Weir’s debut science‑fiction bestseller follows astronaut Mark Watney, stranded on Mars in 2035, as he uses ingenuity to survive.

A concise, accessible primer on astrophysics written by Neil deGrasse Tyson, designed for readers of all ages who want to understand how the universe works.

Mary Roach explores the physical and psychological challenges of space travel, from the lack of gravity and privacy to the quirks of life support systems, all through engaging and often humorous investigations.

Hidden Figures tells the true story of four African‑American mathematicians—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Christine Darden—who broke barriers at NASA’s Langley Research Center, proving that talent, not race or gender, powers scientific progress.

The Space Barons traces how billionaire entrepreneurs are reshaping space exploration, blending business rivalry with Silicon Valley innovation to lower costs and outpace NASA’s achievements.

An illustrated guide for young readers that explains rocketry principles and the features of various rockets.

"La NASA está en un punto crítico; después de décadas de supremacíamundial, canceló su programa de transbordadores cerrando su acceso al espacio. Hasta 2020, ningún astronauta será lanzado fuera de la órbita terrestre desde suelo estadounidense, y pronto su programa espacial podría ser eclipsado por el de otros países. Con su característico humor y sus provocadoras ideas, Neil deGrasse Tyson, el célebre presentador del programa Cosmos, ilumina el pasado, el presente y el futuro de la exploración del espacio y nos recuerda de manera brillante por qué la NASA importa más que nunca. Estas crónicas son una lectura provocadora y ágil que representan lo mejor del pensamiento del autor y reflexionan sobre temas tan diversos como la literatura científica y los tropiezos de las misiones espaciales, brindando una visión del futuro necesaria, clara y, sobre todo, inspiradora, "--Amazon.com.

Science experiments for children's science fairs and projects, featuring simple projects around space science, astronomy, and physics experiments for grades 2-3 learners.

In this stellar activity book, kids delve into the rich history of space exploration, where telescopes, satellites, probes, landers, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries. Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a “dwarf planet” by the International Astronomical Union, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as building a model of a comet using soil, molasses, dry ice, and window cleaner; or creating their own reentry vehicle to safely return an egg to Earth’s surface. With biographies of more than 20 space pioneers, specific mission details, a 20-page field guide to the solar system, and plenty of suggestions for further research, this is the ultimate guidebook to exploring the solar system.