Books like What Stars Are Made Of by Sarah Allen

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

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.

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.

A popular science exploration of black holes and the fabric of spacetime, tracing Einsteinian ideas from Newtonian roots to the forefront of 1990s physics.

Eighteen‑year‑old Hunter Jackson and his half‑sister Ashlin return to their father’s house for the first winter in years, only to uncover a Chandeled mystery that threatens the life of their teenage friend Chance.

Brian Cox explains how quantum physics underpins our understanding of reality, from everyday phenomena to the most counter‑intuitive experiments, offering a clear, engaging guide for anyone curious about the subatomic world.

Explore how ordinary minds spark extraordinary inventions, from the 19th‑century boy who created vanilla to modern breakthroughs, revealing the real science of creativity and discovery.

A blind girl runs on Field Day in her first grade class.

Patricia A. McKillip’s acclaimed Riddle Master trilogy blends science‑fiction wonder with fantasy adventure, spanning three tales: The Riddle Master of Hed, Heir of Sea and Fire, and Harpist in the Wind.

Sam tries to make new friend Buddy after his mother's sudden death in fifth grade, but fears it will tear him away from his best friend Alex.

Five short stories featuring young people discovering self-identity and confidence.

Ten‑year‑old Dreenie watches the girl nicknamed Bluish, whose leukemia and wheelchair deepen the mystery of her life, and learns how friendship can illuminate courage and hope for two young classmates in a New York school.

Sixteen‑year‑old Nate, an aspiring screenwriter, has long believed that happy endings are fictional. When his childhood best friend and first crush, Oliver, returns to town, Nate’s expectations are challenged in surprising ways.

High‑schooler Parker Grant, who is blind, sets out rules to protect herself from being taken advantage of after her feelings are betrayed by her classmate Scott Kilpatrick.

Wheelchair‑bound middle schooler Jamie Grimm wins a comic contest and becomes the star of a sitcom based on his life, learning to juggle fame with keeping his friends' trust.

"From the author of The Day We Met ("As with Me Before You, by Jojo Moyes, I couldn't put this book down."--Katie Fforde) comes a beautiful, life-affirming novel that sparkles with love and wonder. We Are All Made of Stars is an unforgettable story about second chances, the power of words, and the resilience of the heart"-- "Hospice nurse Stella prefers the night shift after Afghanistan left her veteran husband a changed man, haunted at night by memories he can't bring himself to share. Writing final letters for her hospice patients to their loved ones gives Stella the chance to help others communicate as she cannot. She only has one rule: she mails the letter only once her patient is no longer alive. When she meets a patient with a chance at redemption, she finds herself torn between respecting a dying woman's wishes and reuniting her with the son she abandoned years ago"--