science fiction

Ensign Andrew Dahl is thrilled to be assigned to the xenobiology lab on the Universal Union Capital Ship known as Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456, but when he realizes that he will likely face dangerous confrontations with alien forces and stumbles on a key secret, Andrew offers his colleagues a risky option for saving their own lives.

" . . . explores the writers, futurists, and far-sighted inventors whose visions became realities, from the direct influence of H. G. Wells on the atomic bomb and the tank, to the ambitious prototypes created by inventors ahead of their time, such as Nikola Tesla's remote-controlled drone ship. The history and development of each technology is related in context, exploring the road from . . . fictional representation to real-life technology"--Provided by publisher.

In Minor Universe 31, the fictional version of Charles Yu--a time travel technician and counselor--helps to save people who are attempting to change the past by going back in time; when not working, Yu searches for his father, the inventor of time travel, with help from TAMMY--an insecure operating system--and Ed, his nonexistent, yet ontologically valid, dog.

"On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space, and requires a much larger share of humanity to take part in the process. Elma York's experience as a WASP pilot and mathematician earns her a place in the International Aerospace Coalition's attempts to put man on the moon, as a calculator. But with so many skilled and experienced women pilots and scientists involved with the program, it doesn't take long before Elma begins to wonder why they can't go into space, too. Elma's drive to become the first Lady Astronaut is so strong that even the most dearly held conventions of society may not stand a chance against her"--OCLC.

Jo Wilson, repair technician in the Core, must journey to the lawless surface to repair the damage she did while on a routine assignment. She finds herself in an unfamiliar society with strange beasts, dangerous bounty hunters, and blistering deserts all while the agents of the Core hunt her down.

When an alien ship is destroyed above Earth, a fog is released that covers everything and turns reflective surfaces into portals that release monsters. Although there is a ban on mirrors, seventeen-year-old Marty Callahan, who suffers from OCD, becomes an illegal distributor of mirrors until he's caught. Marty is exiled along with the mayor's son Elliott to an abandoned city overrun by fog. But Marty is determined to find his brother Ty in London, so he and Elliott set aside their differences and embark on a quest that reveals the truth behind the spaceship and the danger threatening Earth.

The Song family travels to Tharsis City--the jewel of Mars civilization--for supplies. Young Belle is excited to see the sights of the city, but is unprepared for the danger that lurks in the city streets.

In 2335 the most precious resource on Mars is water, and Water Raiders are attacking farm communities and stealing the water. With very little help coming from the authorities in Tharsis City, Belle Song, her parents, and their friends from the neighboring farms join together to defeat the Raiders and protect their farms.

When Belle Song accidentally discovers a rare and highly valuable mineral deposit near Mount Olympus on Mars, a huge mining company moves in to claim rights. But to mine the land, they put Mars' water supply at risk. Soon, protesters and company officials clash, and Belle and her friends learn about the complexities of protecting the environment.

Now in seventh grade Belle Song has settled into her life on Mars; she has a new baby sister, her android Melody, her wolfdog Raider, and her friends, the human Lucas, and the Nabian, Taal--but when she and Taal uncover some ancient ruins which the Nabians claim are a sacred site, Belle finds herself plunged into a tricky world of extraterrestrial politics and religion that threatens her relationship with Taal.