Spacing Out | Downers Grove Public Library

1) The Martian: a novel

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Thorndike Press large print thriller

Description

"Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive--and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he...

2) The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy

Author

Adams, Douglas, 1952-2001

Series

Hitchhiker series volume 1
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Description

This is the story of a book called The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; it is not an Earth book, has never been published on Earth, and, until the terrible catastrophe occurred, was never seen or even heard of by any Earthman. Nevertheless, a wholly remarkable book. Or, this is the story of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a number-one best seller in England, a weekly radio series with millions of fanatic listeners, and soon to be a television...

3) 2001, a space odyssey

Author

Clarke, Arthur C. (Arthur Charles), 1917-2008

Series

2001 a space odyssey volume 1
Penguin galaxy

Description

A breakthrough into the twenty-first century, this novel and movie puts the man of today into the credible environment of tomorrow, when he has conquered the perils of interplanetary travel and is ready for what comes next. You are hurtling across the abyss of space on an expedition to unexplored planets. Your only companion is a fellow astronaut: The three hibernauts who lie in a deep-freeze sleep will not be awakened until their skills are needed....

4) Accidental astronomy: how random discoveries shape the science of space

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"If you learn about the scientific method, you learn that first we hypothesize about something we've experienced, and then we look for more of it. This works well enough--but what if you were interested in studying a heretofore unknown comet or supernova? That is the essential problem of the astronomer: the most important discoveries happen without notice! Indeed, as Chris Lintott argues in Accidental Astronomy, luck defines astronomy. Lintott explores...

5) Universal guide to the night sky

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Harvey-Smith, Lisa

Description

"Wherever you are in this world, in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, in the city or a remote region, Universal Guide to the Night Sky takes you through the remarkable features of planet Earth's starry sky. Receive a personal tour through the wonders of the universe from astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith. Explore comets and meteors, stars, planets, and moons. Find galaxies and glowing gas clouds. Spot supernovae and enjoy eclipses. Learn everything...

6) Curiosity: the story of a Mars rover

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Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars -- and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life. How did Curiosity get her name? What tools...

7) National Geographic encyclopedia of space

8) The mysteries of the universe

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A guide to some of the most extraordinary places, objects and sights in the cosmos, from the amazing worlds of our olar system to distant galaxies and glowing nebulae--and almost everything in between. Includes 100 objects from throughout the universe, arranged from closest to our planet to farthest away. Discover the best-kept secrets of space.

9) Astrophysics for people in a hurry

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Tyson, Neil deGrasse

Description

"The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly,...

10) The biggest ideas in the universe: space, time, and motion

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Carroll, Sean, 1966-

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"The most trusted explainer of the most mind-boggling concepts pulls back the veil of mystery that has too long cloaked the most valuable building blocks of modern science. Sean Carroll, with his genius for making complex notions entertaining, presents in his uniquely lucid voice the fundamental ideas informing the modern physics of reality. Physics offers deep insights into the workings of the universe but those insights come in the form of equations...

11) Interstellar

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With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.

12) Star trek discovery: Season one

Description

The first season in this series is an odyssey that unfolds a decade before the era of Star Trek, the Original Series.

13) Smithsonian atlas of space: a map to the universe from the big bang to the future

Author

Launius, Roger D

Description

"Journey to the farthest corners of the universe in this visually stunning coffee-table atlas by the former chief historian of NASA"-- Provided by publisher.

14) Welcome to the universe: an astrophysical tour

Author

Tyson, Neil deGrasse

Description

[This book] is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists. Inspired by the enormously popular introductory astronomy course that Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A. Strauss, and J. Richard Gott taught together at Princeton, this book covers it all-- from planets, stars, and galaxies to black holes, wormholes, and time travel. Describing the latest discoveries in astrophysics, the informative and entertaining narrative...

15) Hubble imaging space and time

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DeVorkin, David H., 1944-

16) How space works

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Facts visually explained

Description

How the Universe works - and how we explore it - explained in simple words and clever graphics. The clearest, most visual guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? Then this is the book for you. How Space Works shows you the different types of object in the Universe (so you'll know your pulsars from...

17) The Smithsonian history of space exploration: from the ancient world to the extraterrestrial future

Author

Launius, Roger D

18) First man: the life of Neil A. Armstrong

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Hansen, James R

Description

On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch 38-year-old American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person ever to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Upon his return to Earth, Armstrong was celebrated for his monumental achievement. He was also--as NASA historian Hansen reveals in this authorized biography--misunderstood. Armstrong's accomplishments as an engineer, a test pilot, and an astronaut have long been a matter of...

19) Fly Guy presents: space

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Fly Guy
Fly Guy presents
Scholastic reader. Level 2

Description

"Fly Guy and Buzz are back with another great nonfiction book! [The author/illustrator] brings nonfiction to life in this engaging nonfiction reader! During a visit to a space museum, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about planets, space crafts, space suits, and even dirty snowballs (i.e. comets!)! With straightforward fun facts, humorous illustrations of Fly Guy and Buzz, and vivid photographs throughout, this book is sure to be a hit with budding astronauts...

20) To infinity and beyond: a journey of cosmic discovery

Author

Tyson, Neil deGrasse

Series

National Geographic and Yellow Border Design

Description

"This illustrated narrative explains the universe from the solar system to the farthest reaches of space"-- Provided by publisher.