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The Einstein intersection
By Samuel R. Delany. 1998
An alien race has settled among the leftover artifacts of humanity. One alien, Lo Lobey, faces trouble assimilating the mythology…
of Earth. Nevertheless, he presses on in the search for his lost love, Friza. 1967Journey through space: Star Wars (DK readers. 2, Beginning to read alone)
By Ryder Windham. 2015
Fictional guide to the Star Wars galaxy, including profiles of planets and members of the Jedi High Council. Also includes…
information on various alien races and a glossary. For grades K-3. 2015DupliKate: a novel
By Cherry Cheva. 2009
Overscheduled high school senior Kate is surprised when a computer-generated twin abruptly appears in her room. Kate takes the opportunity…
to let her other self socialize while she concentrates on getting into Yale but soon realizes that she is losing an important part of her life. For grades 6-9. 2009Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire: a math adventure (Sir Cumference)
By Cindy Neuschwander, Wayne Geehan. 2017
Sir Cumference and Lady Di of Ameter visit the Earl of Fracton at the annual Fracton Faire. Their day is…
interrupted when they realize that goods are being stolen from both the merchants and the earl! The earl decides to use "Fracton numbers" to catch the culprits. With the math trap set, will the earl and his friends catch the thieves? For grades K-3LEGO Star Wars: a new hope (DK Readers Level 1)
By Emma Grange. 2014
LEGO Star Wars: return of the Jedi (DK Readers Level 3)
By Emma Grange. 2014
Retells the story of the iconic science fiction film through LEGO figurines as Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess…
Leia battle against Darth Vader as he attempts to end the rebellion with the powerful Death Star. For grades K-3LEGO Star wars: The Empire strikes back (DK Readers Level 2)
By Emma Grange. 2014
The Stainless Steel Rat goes to hell (Stainless Steel Rat Ser. #10)
By Harry Harrison, Tom Doherty Associates. 1996
A rejuvenating stay on the vacation planet Lussuoso becomes a fast-paced quest from Heaven to Hell when diGriz's wife, Angelina,…
is kidnapped from the temple of eternal truth. The villain is the evasive professor Justin Slakey. DiGriz (the Stainless Steel Rat) calls on his twin sons to help him find Angelina and defeat the schemer SlakeyThe mountains of Majipoor
By Robert Silverberg, Robert A. Silverberg. 1995
Hoping to redeem his honor and regain the good graces of the Coronal, young Harpirias agrees to lead an expedition…
to the ice mountains of Majipoor to rescue a group of scientists who have been taken hostage by King Toikella of the Othinor. Led by Korinaam the Shapeshifter, Harpirias faces blizzards, strange beasts, and barbaric tribesmen in carrying out his mission. Sequel to Valentine Pontifex (DB 20572). Some descriptions of sexThe time patrol
By Poul Anderson, Paul Anderson, Tom Doherty Associates. 1991
In eight short stories and one novella, Anderson explores the idea of time travel and the problems that can arise…
when a person wants to go back in time and change history. In most of the stories, it is the responsibility of Time Patrol agent Manse Everard to see that no one so irrevocably alters the past that the future to which he or she belongs never happens. His travels take him from 542 B.C. to the thirty-first century. Some strong language. 1991Stinker from space
By Pamela F. Service, Pamela F Service, Pamela Service. 1988
Karen, who dreams about space adventure, is contacted by Tsynq Yr, an alien trapped in the body of a skunk.…
While Tsynq Yr (whom Karen dubs Stinker) finds earth civilization primitive, he is powerless to escape without the help of Karen and Jonathan, another young computer buff. Stinker hatches a plan to return home that includes hijacking a NASA space shuttle. For grades 3-6 and older readersThe day the Martians came
By Frederik Pohl, Frederick Pohl, St. Martin`s Press. 1988
The annals of the Heechee
By Frederik Pohl, Frederick Pohl. 1987
The fourth episode in the science fiction Heechee saga. Robinette, alive after death as a machine-stored personality, thanks to Heechee…
technology, must meet the Foe, deadly aliens determined to master the universe. Sequel to "Heechee Rendezvous."Satire on human politics. Agent Klorathy of the benevolent Canopean Empire is sent to observe and, if possible cushion, the…
collapse of the Volyen Empire, where opposing factions vie for control of the masses through manipulation of emotions and use of political rhetoric. Sequel to 'The Making of the Representative for Planet 8' (DB 18014)The giver (Giver Quartet Ser.)
By Lois Lowry. 1993
Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the Receiver of Memories--a profession shared by only one…
other in his community--and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives. Newbery Medal. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1993The one (The selection Ser. #3)
By Kiera Cass. 2014
As the Selection competition approaches its finish, America and Prince Maxon must decide if they are truly meant for each…
other. Sequel to The Elite (BR 21116). For senior high and older readers. 2014The heir (The Selection #4)
By Kiera Cass. 2015
After her parents had a successful match, in The Selection Series (DB 79319), Princess Eadlyn, the heir to the throne,…
must go through her own Selection process. However, Eadlyn remains unenthusiastic about the prospect of having thirty-five strange boys vying for her attention. For senior high and older readers. 2015The crown (The Selection #5)
By Kiera Cass. 2016
Events at the palace force Eadlyn to make an important choice, knowing that her Selection might not lead her to…
the fairytale ending her parents found. Sequel to The Heir (DB 84199). For senior high and older readers. 2016The Selection (The selection Ser. #1)
By Kiera Cass. 2012
When Prince Maxon comes of marrying age in the caste-divided nation of Illéa, thirty-five single young women compete in the…
Selection--a chance to win the prince's heart. America Singer reluctantly enters the contest and is chosen as a candidate, but loves another. For senior high and older readers. 2012