Explore space through these books and STEM kits.
Books
523.24 KAL
Alien earths : the new science of planet hunting in the cosmos / Lisa Kaltenegger
For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether we’re alone in the cosmos. Now, for the first time, we have the technology to investigate.
523.3 MOR
The moon : a history for the future / Oliver Morton
An intimate portrait of the Earth’s closest neighbor–the Moon–that explores the history and future of humankind’s relationship with it.
523.3 SHI
All you want to know about the moon (Q & A) / Ramesh Shishu
576.839 WAL
Out there : a scientific guide to alien life, antimatter, and human space travel (for the cosmically curious) / Michael Wall
OUT THERE is arranged in a simple question-and-answer format. The answers are delivered in Dr. Wall’s informal but informative style, which mixes in a healthy dose of humor and pop culture to make big ideas easier to swallow.
612.0145 MAS
The next 500 years : engineering life to reach new worlds / Christopher E. Mason
Driven by a vision of colonizing other planets, Mason reveals unique insights into how the human body is altered during long-duration spaceflight and how genetic engineering can protect cells in space.
629.409 LAU
The Smithsonian history of space exploration : from the ancient world to the extraterrestrial future / Roger D. Launius
A must-read for space buffs and everyone intrigued by the history of scientific discovery.
629.45 GRA
Who owns the moon? : in defence of humanity’s common interests in space / A.C. Grayling
Explores the history of the places which no one, and therefore everyone, owns. Examining the many ways this so-called terra nullius has fallen victim to ‘the tragedy of the commons’ – the tendency for communal resources to be exploited by a few individuals for personal gain at the expense of everyone else.
629.478 WEI
A city on Mars : can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? / Kelly Weinersmith
A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nightmares, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the process, the Weinersmiths answer every question about space you’ve ever wondered about, and many you’ve never considered.
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The Space Barons : Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos / Christian Davenport
Traces the historic quest to rekindle the human exploration of space as navigated by billionaire entrepreneurs, sharing insights into how professional rivalry and Silicon Valley innovations are lowering the cost of space travel and exceeding the achievements of NASA.
973.92 STO
Chasing the moon : the people, the politics, and the promise that launched America into the space age / Robert Stone
These are the stories of the visionaries who helped America complete his vision with the first lunar landing fifty years ago.
HOOPLA
Mission to Mars : my vision for space exploration / Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. Available as an e-audiobook on hoopla.
STEM Kits
STEM KIT CAR
Sky chaser 70mm refractor telescope
The Sky Chaser from Carson is the perfect entry level refractor type telescope for kids, young astronomers and even adults to learn the basics about astronomy and terrestrial viewing.
STEM KIT GAM
The game of Space : the ultimate game of magnetic attraction
This magnetic game charts a fast-paced (and fun) course across the galaxy. Players plot their space rocks’ position on the board with the objective of not attracting another magnetic rock.
STEM KIT OSS
Orbiting solar system : model kit
Set the planets in motion with a flick of your wrist! Build a mechanical model of the solar system including the sun and either planets (also known as an orrery), wind it up, and watch the planets revolve around the sun.
STEM KIT SPA
Space matching game : featuring photos from the archives of NASA
NASA’s dazzling images from deep space are featured in this eye-popping matching game, which will hone memory and build astronomical knowledge. Marvel at Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s storms, the Hubble Space Telescope, spectacular nebulae, and more.
