Books like Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce

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

Jasmine Bashara, a lunar smuggler turned mastermind, must pull a bold heist to erase debt but is pulled into a conspiracy threatening Artemis’ future, all while dodging law and killers.

A 1930s wartime tale of a blind French girl and a German boy whose lives intersect in occupied France, weaving themes of survival, friendship, and the moral choices people make amid World War II.

Following the events of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Charlie Bucket, his family and Mr. Wonka are whisked into space aboard the Great Glass Elevator, exploring new adventures beyond the factory shelves.

A lighthearted adventure in space featuring the quirky mouse character Stilton, ideal for young readers who enjoy humorous science‑fiction tales about interplanetary travels.

Geronimo Stiltonix the spacemice must clear floating space junk on MouseStar 1, confront wasteful aliens, and stop rogue robots alright before they seize control.

A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught "Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books," a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.

When scientist Charles Neumann loses a leg in an industrial accident, he turns the loss into a drive to build a superior prosthetic, becoming Machine Man and provoking debate about bodily enhancement.

In 2156, Jonah awakes on the Fantastic Flying Squirrel and learns he is one of 200 children training to become The Incredible Space Raiders, tasked with destroying the Entirely Evil Things of the Dark Zone, while hidden secrets unfold.

Sardine, a mischievous girl pirate, sails the galaxy with her spacefaring friends, battling villains and tyranny while keeping time for baking and bedtime stories.