life on other planets

In 2087 A.D., in the wake of a war with aliens, Earth is protected by the Shockrockets, an unbeatable squadron of hi-tech fighters; but now there's an all-out strike to take over Earth and its new defensive technology, and the only real hope is Alejandro Cruz, the newest Shockrocket pilot whose outsider status may be the key Earth's survival.

Sequel to: Rama II. During the 23rd century, three human cosmonauts learn of their destination and their challenge in a rendezvous with a Raman base.

As a team of scientists make their way aboard a dead space capsule headed toward Earth, it suddenly comes alive with a biological life.

On the night before Armageddon, seven people set out on a pilgrimage to Hyperion's Valley of the Time Tombs, where the creature Shrike awaits them.

The best and brightest minds on Earth are assembled to intersect with Rama II. Informed of Raman technology, they still are not prepared for what they encounter.

Ender Wiggin's adopted world of Lusitania, with its three sentient species and his oldest friend Jane, a computer intelligence, are threatened by a fleet of ships sent by the Starways Congress, but with the help of two new beings created by Ender's mind, the planet may still be saved.

The children of Damia and Afra Lyon unite their telepathic powers to destroy the Hiver aliens that threaten their peaceful world.

As the Qeng Ho trading fleet waits for the awakening of a distant planet's dormant population, they find themselves under attack by a distant group of rivals, and it is up to Pham Nuwen to stop the war before the planet's entire population is wiped out.

After his arrival on Earth from his home on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith becomes the founder and pastor of a new religious sect.

Presents an introduction to astronomy, using photographs and text to explore the planets, stars, galaxies, and other aspects of the universe.