Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Milky Way Galaxy
Buy on Amazon1961
Giants of the Animal World
Buy on Amazon1962
Reptiles Since the World Began
Buy on Amazon1964
The Uses of Space
Buy on Amazon1965
Planets, Life & Lgm
Buy on Amazon1970
In Quest of Quasars
Buy on Amazon1971
The Amazing Laser
Buy on Amazon1971
Man Changes the Weather
Buy on Amazon1973
The Weather Changes Man
Buy on Amazon1973
The New Astronomies
Buy on Amazon1973
Starflight and Other Improbabilities
Buy on Amazon1973
The Fourth State of Matter
Buy on Amazon1974
Analog Science Fact Reader
Buy on Amazon1974
Workshops in Space
Buy on Amazon1974
Through Eyes of Wonder
Buy on Amazon1975
Notes to a Science Fiction Writer
Buy on Amazon1975
Science--Who Needs It?
Buy on Amazon1975
Closeup, New Worlds
Buy on Amazon1977
Viewpoint
Buy on Amazon1977
The Seeds of Tomorrow
Buy on Amazon1977
High Road
Buy on Amazon1981
Vision of the Future
Buy on Amazon1982
Assured Survival
Buy on Amazon1984
Star Peace
Buy on Amazon1986
Welcome to Moon Base
Buy on Amazon1987
Interactions
Buy on Amazon1988
The Beauty of Light (With: Vonda N. McIntyre)
Buy on Amazon1988
Immortality
Buy on Amazon1990
First Contact
Buy on Amazon1990
Are We Alone In The Cosmos? The Guide To The Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Buy on Amazon1992
The Craft of Writing Science Fiction That Sells
Buy on Amazon1994
Space Travel: A Writer's Guide to the Science of Interplanetary and Interstellar Travel (With: Anthony R. Lewis)
Buy on Amazon1997
Are We Alone in the Cosmos? (With: Byron Preiss)
Buy on Amazon1999
The Story of Light
Buy on Amazon2001
The Living Universe
Buy on Amazon2002
Faint Echoes, Distant Stars
Buy on Amazon2004
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Milky Way Galaxy (1961), 2. Giants of the Animal World (1962), 3. Reptiles Since the World Began (1964), 4. The Uses of Space (1965), 5. Planets, Life & Lgm (1970), and 31 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Ben Bova contains 36 books. The series began in 1961 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Ben Bova. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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