Astronomy & Space

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people....

The New York Times best-selling memoir that inspired the film October Sky, Rocket Boys is a uniquely American memoir....

Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space....

Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock - she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (Literally: She's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever....

From Schrodinger's cat to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, this book untangles the weirdness of the quantum world....

The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11....

In 1947, an unusual object crashed in the New Mexico desert and was recovered by the Roswell Army Airfield officers. People everywhere began to speculate what the object could be....

Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved not only that they were as tough as any man but also that they were brave enough to challenge the government....

Discover the Most Mysterious Objects in the Universe—Black Holes! Are black holes real? What happens if you fall into one? Can they really bend ...

Take an exciting, fact-filled journey that goes where all great space books for kids should - to our solar system and beyond! Super Cool Space Facts is bursting with info about stormy planets, exploding stars, weird black holes, amazing landers, and more....

Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn how the Horsehead Nebula got its name and shape and what astronauts have to wear in space, along with other stories about outer space....

At least as far back as the ancient myth of Icarus, humans longed to fly - but it wasn't until December 17, 1903, on the windy dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, that the dream finally came true....

Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science will engage curious minds and help them discover that God’s design truly is awe-inspiring....

Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell....

Would You Rather? Space Gamebook for Kids is an interactive gamebook jam-packed with more than 126+ challenging choices, funny jokes, silly scenarios, fascinating facts, and contains hours of hilarious family fun! Watch kids use their creative brainpower....

When you were born, there was a sign of the zodiac that ruled the night sky. Astrologers believe that the particular sign appearing the moment you were born would influence your personality throughout your life.

Blast off into space and discover the planets in our solar system and beyond in this jam-packed encyclopedia for children....

Prepare to learn all about Earth from the point of view of Earth herself! In this funny yet informative book, listeners will discover key moments in Earth’s life, from her childhood more than four billion years ago all the way up to present day....

The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson - made famous by the award-winning film Hidden Figures - who counted and computed her way to NASA and helped put a man on the moon....

With thrilling stories of aviation feats and frustrating tales of the fight against sexism, To Fly Among the Stars recounts an incredible era of US innovation, and the audacious hope of the women who took their fight for spaceflight all the way to Washington, DC....

Human exploration of Mars is the most ambitious and exciting scientific goal of the 21st century. Few people know as much about this fascinating planet as Dr. Larry Crumpler....

Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled tour of our galaxy, with engaging information....

Discover what it's like to spend a year in space in this awe-inspiring memoir from Scott Kelly, a real-life NASA astronaut who did just that....

At 800 feet in length, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built - just slightly smaller than the Titanic! Also of a disastrous end, the zeppelin burst into flame as spectators watched it attempt to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey, on May 6, 1937....

How To Get To The Moon And Back For Kids! The Moon Mission in 8 easy steps! Perfect for kids age 5-9 and 9-12 LEARN ABOUT: ➜Arthur the Astronaut!...