Books like What's out there? by Lynn Wilson

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

Stephen Hawking explains the fundamental physics of the universe—space, time, cosmology, black holes, and the Big Bang—in clear, accessible language.

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.

Richard Dawkins explores the ideas of Paley and Darwin, focusing on natural selection and the genetic foundations of life, and illustrates evolutionary concepts through computer simulations.

Explains the vision of the universe behind string theory, including new dimensions, black holes, and mysterious phenomena in the cosmos.

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.

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.

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.

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

Michio Kaku charts humanity’s probable future as it expands beyond Earth, examining space‑colonization, terraforming, nanotechnology, and interstellar travel.

The fun they had / Issac Asimov -- To serve man / Damon Knight -- Starlight, starbright / Al Nussbaum -- Hail and farewell / Ray Bradbury -- A bowl of biskies makes a growing boy / Raymond F. Jones -- The new semester / Douglas McLeod -- The third level / Jack Finney -- Prone / Mack Reynolds -- Trouble with time / Arthur C. Clarke -- Desertion / Clifford D. Simak -- A bad day for sales / Fritz Leiber -- The rule of names / Ursula K. LeGuin -- Betelgeuse bridge / William Tenn -- Unready to wear / Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

A hands-on approach to basic photography, with activities and projects that demonstrate technical skills, artistic styles, and creative techniques.

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.

Exploring various mysteries of the universe, including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, weird weather, and black holes.