Brown, Robert A., ed.Endeavour Views the Earth. Cambridge University Press, 1996. A collection of the photographs taken of the earth by astronaut Jay Apt.
Heppenheimer, T.A.History of the Space Shuttle. 2 vols. Smithsonian Institution, 2002. An authoritative history. Volume 1: Space Shuttle Decision, 1965-1972; Volume 2: Development of the Space Shuttle, 1972-1981.
Taylor, Robert.The Space Shuttle. Gale, 2001. The history, development, and challenges of building the first reusable spacecraft. For younger readers.