To Infinity...and Beyond!

Have you always wanted to learn more about the solar system and the universe? This is your chance, with these spaced-out titles!

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To Infinity...and Beyond!

Have you always wanted to learn more about the solar system and the universe? This is your chance, with these spaced-out titles!

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Taxi from another planet : conversations with drivers about life in the universe
Cockell, Charles S.
Paper Book
Insightful, good-humored essays on the possibilities of alien life and the uses of space exploration, based on an astrobiologist's everyday conversations with his fellow humans-taxi drivers, to be precise. If you've ever sat in the back seat of a taxi, you know that cabbies...

001.942 Cockell 2022

Infinity in the palm of your hand : fifty wonders that reveal an extraordinary universe
Chown, Marcus
Paper Book
A mind-bending journey through some of the most weird and wonderful facts about our universe, vividly illuminating the hidden truths that govern our everyday lives. "The tone is consistently light and breezy...an addictive, intriguing, and entertaining read...a handy guide for...

500 Chown 2019

Cosmos : possible worlds
Druyan, Ann
Paper Book
This sequel to Carl Sagan's blockbuster continues the electrifying journey through space and time, connecting with worlds billions of miles away and envisioning a future of science tempered with wisdom. Based on National Geographic's internationally-renowned television series,...

520 Druyan 2020

How space works
Beall, Abigail
Paper Book
Embark on an awe-inspiring and informative journey through our Solar System and beyond in this illuminating astronomy book!  Discover how big the Universe is, why our view of the sky is constantly changing, what came before the Big Bang, and so much more in 3... 2... 1.......

520 How 2021

Accidental astronomy : how random discoveries shape the science of space
Lintott, Chris
Paper Book
A "riveting real-life Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (The Telegraph), told "with an engaging voice, a diverting sense of humor, and a humble awe for the wonders of the universe" (Wall Street Journal), shows why so much of astronomy comes down to looking up and...

520 Lintott 2024

The universe : a travel guide
Berry, Oliver
Paper Book
Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the world's first and only travel guide to the Universe. Developed with the latest data from NASA, we take you from our home on Earth and out into the far reaches of the solar system, then into our neighbouring stars and planetary systems,...

520 Lonely 2019

Under alien skies : a sightseer's guide to the universe
Plait, Philip
Paper Book
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the universe? How would Saturn's rings look from a spaceship sailing just above them? If you were falling into a black hole, what's the last thing you'd see before getting spaghettified? While traveling in person to most of these amazing...

520 Plait 2023

To infinity and beyond : a journey of cosmic discovery
Tyson, Neil deGrasse
Paper Book
This enlightening illustrated narrative by the world's most celebrated astrophysicist explains the universe from the solar system to the farthest reaches of space with authority and humor. No one can make the mysteries of the universe more comprehensible and fun than Neil...

520 Tyson 2023

Smithsonian atlas of space : a map to the universe from the big bang to the future
Launius, Roger D.
Paper Book
Journey to the farthest corners of the universe in this visually stunning coffee-table atlas by the former chief historian of NASA 300 maps and illustrations tell the incredible story of the past, present, and future of the universe and space exploration Navigate the...

520.223 Launius 2024

Pillars of creation : how the James Webb Telescope unlocked the secrets of the cosmos
Panek, Richard
Paper Book
A 2025 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winner The James Webb Space Telescope is transforming the universe right before our eyes--and here, for the first time, is the inside account of how the mission originated, how it performs its miracles of science, and what its...

522.2919 Panek 2024

Frequently asked questions about the universe
Cham, Jorge
Paper Book
"Delightful, funny, and yet rigorous and intelligent: only Jorge and Daniel can reach this exquisite balance." --Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Helgoland You've got questions: about space, time, gravity, and the odds of meeting your...

523.1 Cham 2021

Space oddities : the mysterious anomalies challenging our understanding of the universe
Cliff, Harry
Paper Book
Experimental physicist at CERN and acclaimed science presenter Harry Cliff offers an eye-opening account of the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. Something strange is...

523.1 Cliff 2024

Universal : a guide to the cosmos
Cox, Brian
Paper Book
An awe-inspiring, unforgettable journey of scientific exploration from Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw, the international bestselling authors of Why Does E=MC2? and The Quantum Universe, with 55 black-&-white and 45 full-color pages featuring photographs, diagrams, maps, tables, and...

523.1 Cox 2017

The allure of the multiverse : extra dimensions, other worlds, and parallel universes
Halpern, Paul
Paper Book
"A rich and rewarding history of one of the most astounding ideas in physics and astronomy" (Marcia Bartusiak) - that the universe we know isn't the only one   Our books, our movies--our imaginations--are obsessed with extra dimensions, alternate...

523.1 Halpern 2024

Into the unknown : the quest to understand the mysteries of the cosmos
Johnson, Kelsey
Paper Book
A leading astronomer and gifted teacher takes readers on a wondrous tour--"perfect for anyone who enjoyed Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" (Publishers Weekly)--of how science confronts the big questions about the origins, destiny, and fundamental nature of our universe...

523.1 Johnson 2024

Visual galaxy : the ultimate guide to the Milky Way and beyond
Paper Book
This compelling visual journey through our galaxy combines more than 350 photographs, illustrations, and graphics to present the universe as you've never seen it before. Visual Galaxyis a deep dive into the past, present, and future of our home galaxy, the Milky Way. In...

523.112 Visual 2019

The Milky Way : an autobiography of our galaxy
McTier, Moiya
Paper Book
In this approachable and fascinating biography of the galaxy, an astrophysicist and folklorist details everything humans have discovered--from the Milky Way's formation to its eventual death, and what else there is to learn about the universe we call home.  ...

523.113 McTier 2022

Exoplanets : diamond worlds, super Earths, pulsar planets, and the new search for life beyond our solar system
Summers, Michael E.
Paper Book
The past few years have seen an incredible explosion in our knowledge of the universe. Since its 2009 launch, the Kepler satellite has discovered more than two thousand exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system. More exoplanets are being discovered all the time, and even more remarkable than...

523.24 Summers 2017

The secret lives of planets : order, chaos, and uniqueness in the solar system
Murdin, Paul
Paper Book
An insider's guide to astronomy reveals everything you need to know about the planets, their satellites, and our place in the solar system. We have the impression that the solar system is perfectly regular like a clock or a planetarium instrument. On a short timescale it is. But,...

523.4 Murdin 2020

The asteroid hunter : a scientist's journey to the dawn of our solar system
Lauretta, D. S.
Paper Book
In this "captivating, behind-the-scenes account" of NASA's historic mission to return an asteroid sample and unlock the mystery of life on earth, readers will experience the daring mission while learning about its brave crew  (Sara Seager). On September 11,...

523.44 Lauretta 2024

National Geographic stargazer's atlas : the ultimate guide to the night sky
Fazekas, Andrew
Paper Book
Witness the wonder of the starry sky-constellations, planets, auroras, and more-in this profusely illustrated large-format atlas from National Geographic. More than 350 photographs plus 200 maps and graphics guide you through the heavens and the world of astronomy. ...

523.8 National 2022

Einstein in Kafkaland : how Albert fell down the rabbit hole and came up with the universe
Krimstein, Ken
Paper Book
"Clever, charming, amusing, and just plain brilliant. Ken Krimstein is the most inventive graphic biographer on the planet-and certainly the only one who could explain both Einstein and Kafka. A page turner on gravity and relativity!" -KAI BIRD, Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of American...

530.092 Einstein Krimstein 2024

The biggest ideas in the universe : space, time, and motion
Carroll, Sean M.
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Most appealing... technical accuracy and lightness of tone... Impeccable."--Wall Street Journal"A porthole into another world."--Scientific American"Brings science dissemination to a...
Extraterrestrial : the first sign of intelligent life beyond Earth
Loeb, Abraham
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller | Wall Street Journal Bestseller | Publishers Weekly Bestseller | Publishers Marketplace 2020 Buzz Book  | Amazon Best Book of the Year | Longlisted for the 2022 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science...

576.839 Loeb 2021

Putting ourselves back in the equation : why physicists are studying human consciousness and AI to unravel the mysteries of the universe
Musser, George
Paper Book
"This is a delightful account of one of the deepest and most fascinating explorations going on today at the frontier of our knowledge." --Carlo Rovelli, bestselling author of The Order of Time and Seven Brief Lessons on Physics "Musser knows that the point of...

616.8 Musser 2023

The future of humanity : terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth
Kaku, Michio
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The #1 bestselling author of The Future of the Mind traverses the frontiers of astrophysics, artificial intelligence, and technology to offer a stunning vision of man's future in space, from settling Mars to traveling to distant galaxies....

629.455 Kaku 2018

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