Books like About space by Jana Carson

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

Bill Bryson turns the universe into a conversational guide, tracing science from the Big Bang through evolution, geology, chemistry, astronomy, and particle physics with humor and clarity.

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.

Carl Sagan’s Cosmos traces the history of science and the universe’s evolution, from ancient philosophers to modern discoveries, and explores the quest to understand life beyond Earth.

Stephen Hawking explores the cutting edge of theoretical physics in layman’s terms, guiding readers through the mysteries that shape our universe.

Katie Mack takes readers through the five scientifically grounded scenarios for the universe’s ultimate fate—Big Crunch, Heat Death, Vacuum Decay, Big Rip, and Bounce—in an engaging, accessible tour of cosmology and physics.

An engaging, humor‑filled guide for young readers that explains what black holes are, how they form, and how they were discovered, complete with illustrations and a helpful glossary.

Describes the characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as revealed by photographs sent back by unmanned spaceships.

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.