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Astronomy

1. The Book of Universes: Exploring the Limits of the Cosmos

   John D. Barrow

   “There can be few better guides to the bewildering array of potential universes, 
and none so readable or entertaining.”—Manjit Kumar, The IndependentMore

2. Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier

   Neil deGrasse Tyson, Avis Lang

   “A compelling appeal, at just the right time, for continuing to look up.”—Air & Space More

3. Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries

   Neil deGrasse Tyson

   A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist. “One of today’s best popularizers of science.”—Kirkus Reviews.More

4. The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet

   Neil deGrasse Tyson

   The New York Times bestseller: “You gotta read this. It is the most exciting book about Pluto you will ever read in your life.”—Jon StewartMore

5. Einstein's Telescope: The Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy in the Universe

   Evalyn Gates

   “Splendidly satisfying reading, designed for a nonspecialist audience.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewMore

6. The Prophet and the Astronomer: Apocalyptic Science and the End of the World

   Marcelo Gleiser

   "An intellectual accomplishment that illuminates the magic and the wisdom of the heavens above."—Kirkus ReviewsMore

7. The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

   Brian Greene

   The international bestseller that inspired a major Nova special and sparked a new understanding of the universe, now with a new preface and epilogue.More

8. 21st Century Astronomy

   Jeff Hester, Bradford Smith, George Blumenthal, Et Al.

   Full Third Edition

   With 21st Century Astronomy, students see the universe through the eyes of a scientist.More

9. The Earth Moves: Galileo and the Roman Inquisition

   Dan Hofstadter

   A cogent portrayal of a turning point in the evolution of the freedom of thought and the beginnings of modern science.More

10. How It Ends: From You to the Universe

    Chris Impey

    “Remarkably upbeat, and imbued with wit, wisdom and a palpable sense of awe over our universe.”—Tucson WeeklyMore

11. How It Began: A Time-Traveler's Guide to the Universe

    Chris Impey

    “Impey combines the vision of a practicing scientist with the voice of a gifted storyteller.”—Dava SobelMore

12. Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe

    George Johnson

    “A short, excellent account of [Leavitt’s] extraordinary life and achievements.”—Simon Singh, New York Times Book ReviewMore

13. 21st Century Astronomy

    Laura Kay, Stacy Palen, Bradford Smith, Et Al.

    Full Fourth Edition

    Teaches students to think like scientists.More

14. 21st Century Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies

    Laura Kay, Stacy Palen, Bradford Smith, Et Al.

    Fourth Edition / Volume(s): 2 / Chapters 1-7; 13-24

    Teaches students to think like scientists.More

15. 21st Century Astronomy: The Solar System

    Laura Kay, Stacy Palen, Bradford Smith, Et Al.

    Fourth Edition / Volume(s): 1 / Chapters 1-14; 24

    Teaches students to think like scientists.More