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Rooney is a senior in high school, but she sure doesn’t feel it. In fact her entire life has been put on hold to keep her family afloat, all thanks to The Next World Society. Rooney thinks the group is nonsense, but the idea that all the members will leave earth by November 17th is the only thing her mother believes in and her little brother is starting to fall for it too.
Who Is Neil deGrasse Tyson? tells the story of a famous scientist who loves space. It talks about his life, starting from when he was a young boy growing up in New York City. As a kid, Neil loved looking at stars and visiting the planetarium. The book explains how Neil worked hard in school and studied science to follow his dream. It shows how he became a well-known astrophysicist and the director of the Hayden Planetarium.
None of this should have happened. If Ty, golden boy, and top student at the Aurora academy hadn’t decided to go for a midnight flight the day before he was supposed to pick his squad. He wouldn’t have seen the distress beacon or found Aurora, a girl who was a passenger on a ship that went missing 200 years ago. If he hadn’t decided to play the hero, he would have had the pick of the top graduates for his team instead he got stuck with the bottom of the barrel.
Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything is a captivating and accessible exploration of the universe and our place within it. Bryson tackles complex scientific concepts, from the Big Bang to the intricacies of human biology, with wit and an infectious curiosity that makes even the most daunting topics understandable and engaging. While the book is undeniably entertaining, it's more than just a collection of fascinating facts.
Project Hail Mary begins with a guy who wakes up not knowing where he is, how he got there or why he is in the situation he is. Eventually, he comes to find out what his purpose is by relying on his impressive memory. His goal is to save the Earth from a small microbe called Astrophage. Astrophage is a huge problem because as it spreads rapidly the sun starts losing its light. Pressure is on for this sole survivor as he tries to save Earth before its too late.
Cloud Cuckoo Land connects five main characters using a fictional Ancient Greek codex called Cloud Cuckoo Land. This story is present and plays a significant role in all of the characters’ lives. Anna, a young girl who discovers Cloud Cuckoo Land, and Omeir, a boy conscripted into the Ottoman Empire, meet in 15th century Constantinople during the Ottoman Empire’s siege of the city.
Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl team up in this thrilling adventure. When an alien spaceship lands in Jack's backyard, he and Zita join forces to explore the galaxy and rescue an alien princess. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures, space pirates and unexpected surprises. With their bravery and quick thinking, they save the day in this action-packed tale.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is an adult sci-fi novel that follows Ryland Grace on his journey to save Earth. Upon waking up from a coma and battling off his lingering amnesia, we follow Ryland as he discovers that he isn’t, in fact, in a hospital, but rather is in space. Ryland is on a mission to save Earth, but he can’t even remember who he is or the fact that his planet and everyone on it is in danger. It’s up to him to figure out his mission and save his planet, before it is too late.
Space Case, a gripping novel by Stuart Gibbs, follows 12-year-old Dashiel Gibson as he delves into the mysterious death of Ronald Holtz, a fellow resident on the moon. The intriguing lunar setting, and well-developed characters make the story truly engaging. The fast-paced plot adds to the suspense, making the novel even more thrilling.
The Sun's Heartbeat by Bob Berman explores the rhythmic pattern of solar activity and its impact on Earth's climate and civilization. Berman highlights the correlation between the sun cycle, solar flares, and the solar magnetic field every 11 years, highlighting how these events influence our planet's weather patterns, technological infrastructure, and even human behavior.
