Astronomy Books

Launch out of this world with an exciting adventure into the unknown that includes 52 die-cut, full-color fact cards featuring bright illustrations of planets, galaxies, stars, space missions, and more.Fandex Kids: Space takes readers on a journey to...

Welcome to outer space!Blast off with hundreds of stickers featuring colorful planets, swirling black holes, explosive supernovas, sleek spacecraft, and many brave astronauts—including Laika, the first dog in space! Plus go on a mission to Mars, create a...

Take a thrilling journey to the Red Planet. Find out how to get there, where to settle, and how to survive.No one has ever been to Mars. It is between 35 million and 250 million miles away, depending on the calendar. But Space scientists are developing a...

Perfect for curious little minds, this nonfiction board book teaches young readers all about outer space through question-and-answer text! Tell me why the sun goes down. What happens to its light?The sun stays put! It’s Earth that spins, creating day...

Get ready for lift-off and journey through outer space with Future Genius: The Solar System! Explore our cosmic backyard through awesome videos, brain teasers, quizzes, experiments, puzzles, sudoku, and so much more. This book includs amazing pictures...

Zoom into space for an exhilarating journey through the Solar System and beyond.Land on the Moon, visit the International Space Station, take a space walk, and tour the planets in this fact-filled guide to the galaxy! Watch out for space junk and...

Uncover the science behind the beautiful and vast array of natural events that make the sky glow all over the world in this enlightening nonfiction picture book.Sunrises and lightning storms, rainbows and volcanoes, meteors and eclipses—these beautiful,...

Learn to unleash the awesome power of your telescope and take a fascinating tour of the Universe Astronomer Gregory Matloff introduces you to all the fun and excitement of astronomy by helping you to discover the full potential of any telescope. Packed...

Why do planets spin? How hot is the Sun? What keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth? What are Saturn's rings made of? What's a black hole in space? Now you can discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions about basic astronomy. In...

An all-new collection of first-rate science experiments!Are you having a hard time coming up with a good idea for the science fair? Do you want to earn extra credit in your science class? Or do you just want to learn more about how the universe really...

Where can you find Leo the lion?How can you bring a constellation into your room?What are the oldest stars?How did the Milky Way Galaxy get its name?Now you can explore the answers to these and other questions inJanice VanCleave's Constellations for...

Experience the force of liftoff * Create your own constellations * Write a postcard from another planet * Make a club-soda comet, and more!From rocketing out of Earth's gravity and orbiting our planet toprobing other planets and walking on the Moon,...

The New York Public Library amazing spaceTravel to distant galaxies and explore awesome constellations.Discover mysterious planets and catch a comet by the tail. Find theanswers to your questions about the wonders of space . . .THE NEW YORK PUBLIC...

The youngest astronomers can go forth and journey into outer space in this fun, basic introduction to the solar system. The unique format presents our sun and each planet in order with graduated flaps-turn each flap to reveal fascinating facts on each...

Dive into a fully illustrated, comprehensive encyclopedia that unveils the wonders of the universe, from its cosmic origins to celestial bodies and interplanetary exploration.Written by a passionate planetary scientist dedicated to popularising science,...

For kids with big questions comes a mesmerising celebration of the universe and our place in it, perfect for STEM learning.The story of the universe is enough to send our minds spinning with wonder! This awe-inspiring picture book explores the science...

Age range 7 to 12This non-fiction graphic novel for kids 7+ takes readers on a thrilling voyage through our universe. Get ready for the ultimate astronomy adventure!It's a beautiful evening when Squeak, Orni, and Castor head out for a weekend of...

Age range 6 to 9A flightless bird that wishes to fly into space? Our kiwi bird Karl will show you that you can literally reach the stars, if you are determined and work hard to follow your dreams. Together with him, the readers will learn about rockets,...

Age range 5 to 12Do you enjoy stargazing? Do you know the names of the planets in our solar system? Do you know why the planets are named after gods? Which is the fastest planet? How long does a day last on Jupiter? Or a year on Mars? Our Universe is an...

A Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Book of 2024Go back in time with Nobel Prize winner Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the universe!Go back in time with Nobel Prize-winner Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the universe...

Age range 0 to 3Introduce your little one to the wonders of the universe in this adorable introduction to Astronomy!Discover Astronomy, from the planets of our Solar System to the vast Milky Way. Simple text introduces babies to the complex concepts in...

Are we alone in the cosmos? Could we one day live on a different planet? How is life formed? What other secrets does the universe hold? Through profiles of seven remarkable women scientists and their achievements in their respective fields, Searching...

The true story of two boys who launched a Lego Man into space! With over 3 million views on YouTube and covered by almost every major news outlet in the world, the story of how two boys launched a Lego man 80,000 feet

Age range 5 to 9Come along with Valentina, the astronaut, on this incredible journey to Mars and become a space genius!Up past the exosphere, thermosphere, and mesosphere, we will find outer space and learn the answers to some big questions.What is the...

Age range 7+If you had your birthday party on the moon, what would it be like? Blast off to an extraterrestrial celebration and find out!This cool picture book combines fun and facts to help kids learn all about outer space. Have your birthday party on...