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  • Red Rover

    Inside the Story of Robotic Space Exploration, from Genesis to the Mars Rover Curiosity

    by Roger Wiens ...
    For centuries humankind has fantasized about life on Mars, whether it’s intelligent Martian life invading our planet (immortalized in H.G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds) or humanity colonizing Mars (the late Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles). The Red Planet’s proximity and likeness to Earth make it a magnet for our collective imagination. Yet the question of whether life exists on Mars-or has ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier

    Facing the Ultimate Frontier

    by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Avis Lang ...
    A thought-provoking and humorous collection on NASA and the future of space travel.Neil deGrasse Tyson is a rare breed of astrophysicist, one who can speak as easily and brilliantly with popular audiences as with professional scientists. Now that NASA has put human space flight effectively on hold—with a five- or possibly ten-year delay until the next launch of astronauts from U.S. soil—Tyson’s ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • Forces of Nature

    by Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen ...
    Sunday Times BestsellerA breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions.Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet.‘What is motion?’‘Why is every snowflake different?’‘Why is life symmetrical?’To answer these and many other questions, Professor Brian Cox uncovers some of the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • The Mars Mystery

    The Secret Connection Between Earth and the Red Planet

    by Graham Hancock ...
    An asteroid transformed Mars from a lush planet with rivers and oceans into a bleak and icy hell. Is Earth condemned to the same fate, or can we protect ourselves and our planet from extinction?In his most riveting and revealing book yet, Graham Hancock examines the evidence that the barren Red Planet was once home to a lush environment of flowing rivers, lakes, and oceans. Could Mars have ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • DIY Satellite Platforms

    Building a Space-Ready General Base Picosatellite for Any Mission

    by Sandy Antunes ...
    Want to build your own satellite and launch it into space? It’s easier than you may think. The first in a series of four books, this do-it-yourself guide shows you the essential steps needed to design a base picosatellite platform—complete with a solar-powered computer-controlled assembly—tough enough to withstand a rocket launch and survive in orbit for three months.Whether you want to conduct ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Discover the Stars

    Starwatching Using the Naked Eye, Binoculars, or a Telescope

    by Richard Berry ...
    An accessible, informative guide to identifying constellations and other incredible features of the sky, whether you’re hiking, camping, or stargazing from your backyard.Discover the Stars leads you on a tour of all the stars and constellations visible with the naked eye and introduces you to deep-sky objects that can be seen with binoculars or a simple telescope. The tour is conducted by the ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Mars Landing 2012

    Inside the NASA Curiosity Mission

    by Marc Kaufman ...
    National Geographic presents the science, the goals, and the anticipation of humankind's most ambitious planetary expedition ever: the Curiosity mission to Mars. On August 6, 2012 (EST), NASA's Curiosity spacecraft will complete its 255-day, 354-million-mile journey and plunge down into Gale Crater, its target on the martian surface, decelerating from 13,200 to 0 mph in 7 minutes. The whole world ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • How It Works Book of Space

    by Imagine Publishing ...
    From the Sun and the Moon to black holes and faraway galaxies, the Book Of Space takes you through the wonders of the solar system and beyond. If you want to discover how the International Space Station was built or what happens when a star dies, then this is the book for you. Packed with amazing facts and answers to lifes biggest questions, the Book Of Space is a must for anyone interested in ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Leaving Earth: Why One-Way to Mars Makes Sense

    by Andrew Rader ...
    We are now at the cusp of settling other worlds. The timeline for a Mission to Mars is still over 20 years off, but it doesn't have to be. This book demonstrates why we should go to Mars, and why when we do going one-way - not to die, but to live - actually makes a lot of sense.Simply put, a one-way trip maximizes the return, minimizes the cost, and is by far the most logical way to organize a ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Solar System for Kids: The Planets and Their Moons

    Universe for Kids

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    The solar system is a complicated but very interesting subject to study. The problem is, school textbooks are so heavy with texts, they become very boring to children. The good news is, workbooks such as this exist. Using a hands-on and picture-dominated approach to learning, a child would have absolute fun learning about the star and the planets. Secure a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Facts from Space!

    From Super-Secret Spacecraft to Volcanoes in Outer Space, Extraterrestrial Facts to Blow Your Mind!

    by Dean Regas ...
    A guided tour through the universe--and beyond!From the sun's super-hot core to the many moons of Neptune, we're traveling to the far reaches of our solar system and beyond! Astronomer Dean Regas presents Facts from Space!--an exciting education on everything outside our atmosphere. Inside, you'll discover space facts and celestial trivia, including:A day on Venus is longer than its year.Early ... Read more

    Was $12.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

  • Planets And Moons In Our Universe

    Fun Facts and Pictures for Kids

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    Series series The Cosmos and The Galaxy
    Space exploration is incredibly popular right now with adults and children alike, every day brings news about discoveries in our solar system and beyond. Kids in particular are always excited by all things space related. A picture book is the perfect gift for kids because it brings the excitement and wonder of our solar system closer in bright colorful detail. It lets them learn facts about the ... Read more

    $4.99 USD