Project Hail Mary
If you loved the book, the audiobook, and/or the movie “Project Hail Mary,” you might enjoy this selction of books on related topics!
If you are interested in purchasing a book or would like to know more about any of the books, please fill out the contact form with the Shelf # and book title(s).
These books are directly related to the plot including:
the discovery of the infrared Petrova Line,
why the astrophage like Venus,
what is predicted to happen to Earth if the Sun keeps dimming,
how to locate the nearby stars and the Tau Ceti system
what we know about stars and the physics of them, (see also Bookcase B)
rocketry, launch vehicles, and leaving the surface of the Earth, (see also Bookcase M)
the physiology of humans living in space,
Russian cosmonauts (sorry no books on vodka in space),
orbital mechanics for planning mission trajectories and the importance of precision,
bioastronomy and what elements are required for life,
extraterrestrial intelligence and how to communicate with alien species, (see also Search for Life)
the role perception plays in our experience of the universe around us (think seeing v hearing)
constants of nature that make the universe the way it is,
manufacturing in space,
dynamics - or how things move due to force, mass, acceleration, etc.,
faster than light travel,
spacetime and relativity, (see also Bookcase F)
the impact of making contact with extraterrestrial life,
science jokes to keep up with Grace and Rocky.
If any of the above whet your appetite, here are some more options to expand your mind.
If the heavens especially caught your attention, check out the stargazing collection, or if hard core astrophysics is more your speed, check out Bookcase S. Lastly, if you love everything to do with space exploration, see Bookcase M.
And for those that want to learn more about astronomy and physics in general, here are some educational texts.
*TEACHERS* be sure to check out Bookcase G, which is full of educational textbooks and teacher guides!
