space colonies

"Liam and Phoebe, having barely escaped our exploding sun with their lives, are in stasis for the decade-long journey to the rogue planet Delphi, where they hope to meet up with the rest of the human refugees, find help for their injured parents, and pass along the devastating things they discovered on Mars: that someone destroyed their world intentionally, and that that someone might still be after them, trying to finish the job."--OCLC.

In 2041 on Moon Base Alpha, thirteen-year-old Dash must solve the mystery of how Lars was poisoned before the base loses oxygen, forcing the colonists to return to Earth.

Sixteen-year-olds Leo and the twins Orion and Libra were born and raised on Moon 2 by teams of astronauts and must now endure the dangerous trip to--and life on--Earth.

Window washer Mitsu inadvertantly risks Kageyama's life while trying to save his coworker after Kageyama collapses on the job. In recovery, Kageyama discovers that his immune system has been compromised by exposure to UV rays and he must choose between his job and his health.

Pursued by power-hungry Prentiss and mad minister Aaron, young Todd and Viola set out across New World searching for answers about his colony's true past and seeking a way to warn the ship bringing hopeful settlers from Old World.

"Shy, introverted Phaet Theta has gone from being a top student to an interplanetary fugitive to the reluctant but fierce leader of a revolution. With the Earthbound on their side, she and her friends finally have a chance at toppling the evil leaders who've held the Moon captive for decades. But as the death tolls rise, the cost of the war weighs heavily on Phaet, even as she's forced to lead her siblings and Wes, the love of her life, into terrible danger. Phaet started this war because she lost someone she loved. Will she have to lose another to end it?"--Provided by publisher.

A catastrophic event renders the Earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan to ensure the survival of humanity far beyond our atmosphere, in outer space. But the complexities and unpredictability of human nature coupled with unforeseen challenges and dangers threaten the intrepid pioneers, until only a handful of survivors remain ... Five thousand years later, their progeny -- seven distinct races now three billion strong -- embark on yet another audacious journey into the unknown ... to an alien world utterly transformed by cataclysm and time: Earth.

The author presents his case for life on Mars and how it will happen.

"The crew of the UNSC 'Infinity,' humanity's flagship, find themselves on security detail for a peace summit of Elites and Brutes--aliens with generations of enmity between them. When an unknown mercenary force ambushes the negotiations, Commander Sarah Palmer and her fellow Spartans must protect the diplomats, no matter what the cost. Along the way, they will unravel a plot of deceit, treachery, and revenge decades in the making.

A companion book to the National Geographic six-part documentary series, "Mars," that chronicles the exploration of the red planet and possible colonization in the future. Discusses individuals working on the mission, the science involved, the initial flight and landing, setting up a base, the inhabitable conditions, equipment needed, and the challenges that await. Includes large color photos, detailed global maps, quotes, and a timeline.