{"id":10040,"date":"2019-07-09T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=10040"},"modified":"2021-09-16T20:28:55","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T00:28:55","slug":"kids-books-space-future-astronauts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/kids-books-space-future-astronauts\/","title":{"rendered":"To Infinity and Beyond! Far Out Space Books for Future Astronauts"},"content":{"rendered":"

The magic and mystery of space is intriguing to\u00a0people of all ages, but especially so for kids. It seems like most children go through a stage of loving space and wanting to be an astronaut. I was nine years old when Space Camp<\/a><\/em>\u00a0hit theaters, and watching it gave me a strong desire to go to, well, Space Camp. Similarly, my children became fascinated with outer space after seeing the space shuttle Enterprise<\/em> at the Intrepid Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These awesome kids’ books\u00a0can help your budding space explorer learn about outer space and life as an astronaut \u2026 from the safety of home.<\/p>\n

yes no Nonfiction 9780525648543 Hello, World! Moon Landing<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/589165\/hello-world-moon-landing-by-jill-mcdonald\/ by Jill McDonald <\/p>\n

The youngest of readers can join in on all the space-themed fun with Hello, World! Moon Landing<\/i>, a board book celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. With bright, collage-like illustrations and accessible text, they\u2019ll be reaching for the stars in no time. Pair it with Hello, World! Solar System<\/a><\/i> to reach even farther into the galaxy!
\n(Ages 0 \u2013 3)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780375844591 Astronaut Handbook<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/110527\/astronaut-handbook-by-meghan-mccarthy\/ by Meghan McCarthy <\/p>\n

McCarthy presents the idea of space travel to little kids in an age-appropriate way. With colorful illustrations, Astronaut Handbook <\/em>covers the various roles in the space program, from engineer to pilot, and is a great way to really introduce kids to the different roles one can take as an astronaut.
\n(Ages 3 \u2013 5)<\/em><\/p>\n

9780525553373 The Space Walk<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/586063\/the-space-walk-by-brian-biggs\/ by Brian Biggs <\/p>\n

Astronaut Randolph is all set for a walk in space, but Ground Control insists that he eat lunch, clean up, and dress warmly before heading out. Outside the ship, there\u2019s so much to see and explore! He might even take a few selfies with his new extra-terrestrial friend \u2013 just so long as he\u2019s back by dinner.
\n(Ages 3 \u2013 7)<\/em><\/p>\n

9781524791223 Birthday on Mars! <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/594868\/birthday-on-mars-by-sara-schonfeld-illustrated-by-andrew-j-ross\/ by Sara Schonfeld, illustrated by Andrew J. Ross <\/p>\n

In 2013, Curiosity<\/i> the space rover got to do something pretty cool: celebrate its birthday on Mars! The infamous robot has been hard at work for NASA, getting to know our closest neighboring planet. Young readers will love exploring Mars alongside Curiosity<\/i>. After reading, they can even check out the rover\u2019s latest findings on Twitter<\/a>.
\n(Ages 5 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780735228726 I am Neil Armstrong <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/550624\/i-am-neil-armstrong-by-brad-meltzer-illustrated-by-christopher-eliopoulos\/ by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos <\/p>\n

All space-heads know Neil Armstrong\u2019s name, but they might not know the beloved astronaut\u2019s childhood influences. Now they can, with this space-themed addition to the bestselling Ordinary People Change the World<\/a><\/i> series. Complete with a timeline and photos, this is a must-have biography of the first man on the moon.
\n(Ages 5 \u2013 8)<\/i><\/p>\n

9781524763770 My Journey to the Stars<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/553552\/my-journey-to-the-stars-by-scott-kelly-illustrated-by-andre-ceolin\/9781524763770\/ by Scott Kelly, illustrated by Andr\u00e9 Ceolin <\/p>\n

Among other remarkable accomplishments, Scott Kelly broke the record for the longest spaceflight by an American astronaut. In My Journey to the Stars<\/em>, Kelly writes about his childhood, his family (including his identical twin brother, astronaut and author Mark Kelly), and his year-long mission in space. This picture book includes great illustrations, NASA images, and personal photos.
\n(Ages 6 \u2013 8)<\/em><\/p>\n

9781524768317 The Girl Who Named Pluto <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/557390\/the-girl-who-named-pluto-by-alice-b-mcginty-illustrated-by-elizabeth-haidle\/ by Alice B. McGinty, illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle <\/p>\n

Did you know that back in 1930, it was an 11-year-old girl who named the newly discovered Pluto? This enchanting picture book tells the story of Venetia Burney, whose grandfather told her about the unnamed planet. Venetia thought Pluto \u2014 the dark underworld of Roman mythology \u2014 was a perfect fit. The Girl Who Named Pluto<\/i> is an inspiring story about a young girl and the grandfather who believed in her.
\n(Ages 4 \u2013 8)<\/i> <\/p>\n

9780394824574 Moonwalk: The First Trip to the Moon<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/41941\/moonwalk-by-judy-donnelly\/ by Judy Donnelly <\/p>\n

This Level 5 reader brings kids along for the first walk on the moon in July 1969. It outlines Jules Verne\u2019s initial thoughts on travel to the moon, the danger of the mission, and the iconic words of Neil Armstrong. Space-obsessed kids will love learning about this great accomplishment in American history.
\n(Ages 6 \u2013 8)<\/em><\/p>\n

9781524786038 What Is NASA? <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/559589\/what-is-nasa-by-sarah-fabiny-illustrated-by-ted-hammond\/ by Sarah Fabiny and Who HQ, illustrated by Ted Hammond <\/p>\n

\u201cWe choose to go to the moon,\u201d then-President John F. Kennedy said in a 1962 speech. Kennedy\u2019s words got the American public excited about NASA, only four years old at the time, and the excitement \u2014 and NASA\u2019s contributions to our understanding of the universe \u2014 has only grown since. Learn all about the birthplace of astronauts in this fact-packed guide.
\n(Ages 8 \u2013 12)<\/i><\/p>\n

9780763636111 Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/174125\/almost-astronauts-by-tanya-lee-stone\/ by Tanya Lee Stone <\/p>\n

In 1961, just three years after NASA was formed, a group of 13 women passed (and over-performed on) all of the same tests as their male astronaut counterparts. However, they were not allowed to actually go into space. Their example, though, helped encourage the generation of women who followed to try to break through the barriers. An inspiring read filled with great pictures, this is a little-known story that all space nuts should know about.
\n(Ages 9 \u2013 12)<\/em><\/p>\n

9781524741013 To the Moon! The True Story of the American Heroes on the Apollo 8 Spaceship<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/557389\/to-the-moon-by-jeffrey-kluger\/9781524741013 by Jeffrey Kluger and Ruby Shamir <\/p>\n

In 1968, NASA sent three men to space, making them the first crew to leave Earth\u2019s gravitational field and reach the moon. Written by Jeffrey Kluger, bestselling author of Apollo 8<\/a> <\/em>and Apollo 13<\/a><\/em>, and Ruby Shamir, this one\u2019s a knockout!
\n(Ages 10+) <\/em><\/p>\n

yes no Fiction 9781101996836 Garcia & Colette Go Exploring<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/319028\/garcia-and-colette-go-exploring-by-hannah-barnaby-illustrated-by-andrew-joyner\/ by Hannah Barnaby, illustrated by Andrew Joyner <\/p>\n

What makes this book so special is that it helps foster collaboration and celebrates the joy of friendship.\u00a0 When two friends\u2019 interests diverge, they decide to build their own machines \u2014 one bound for space and one bound for the sea. They discover that space and the sea aren\u2019t really so different after all (and can be a little lonely without a friend by your side!), and that sometimes it\u2019s more fun to be with each other.
\n(Ages 3 \u2013 5)<\/em><\/p>\n

9780679863748 Magic Tree House: Midnight on the Moon<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/125151\/midnight-on-the-moon-by-mary-pope-osborne-illustrated-by-sal-murdocca\/ by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Sal Murdocca <\/p>\n

Parents, educators, and kids love the Magic Tree House<\/em> series<\/a>! In this installment, Jack and Annie are on the hunt for their last \u201cM\u201d clue, this time on the moon. Also be sure to check out the book\u2019s Fact Tracker companion, Space<\/a><\/em>!
\n(Ages 6 \u2013 9)<\/em><\/p>\n

9780399539145 The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/541077\/the-care-and-feeding-of-a-pet-black-hole-by-michelle-cuevas\/ by Michelle Cuevas <\/p>\n

When a black hole follows Stella home from NASA, she befriends the unpredictable and dangerous \u201cpet.\u201d As the black hole begins to swallow up everything around her, Stella learns to find her way out of her own grief. With sly humor, Cuevas\u2019s allegorical tale weaves in information about space and physics.
\n(Ages 8 \u2013 12)<\/em><\/p>\n

9780399186370 See You in the Cosmos<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/535272\/see-you-in-the-cosmos-by-jack-cheng\/9780399186370\/ by Jack Cheng <\/p>\n

Eleven-year-old Alex loves Carl Sagan and space. He decides he wants to emulate Sagan\u2019s Golden Record experiment, so he begins making his own recordings on an old iPod to send up in a rocket that he built. The book is a transcript of these recordings and thus told in Alex\u2019s own voice. It’s a sweet and moving story about a tween boy determined to see his dream actualized.
\n(Ages 9 \u2013 12)<\/em><\/p>\n

9780399187353 My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/538516\/my-life-as-an-ice-cream-sandwich-by-ibi-zoboi\/ by Ibi Zoboi <\/p>\n

Award-winning YA author Ibi Zoboi enters the world of middle grade fiction with a novel about 12-year-old Ebony-Grace, a space-obsessed Trekkie who makes a big move from Alabama to Harlem. Ebony-Grace has grown up with her grandfather Jeremiah, a retired NASA engineer, but when she spends a summer with her father in Harlem, she learns that her sci-fi dreams might be possible in the city, too.
\n(Ages 10+)<\/i><\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Note: This post was originally published in 2017 and updated in 2019.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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