Out of this World! Children’s Books about SPACE!
As parents, we want our children to know they are capable of achieving great things in life, if they are willing to work hard. These children’s books about space will leave them “reaching for the stars!”
Whether we’re at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, the Kennedy Space Center, stargazing atop Haleakala, or in our own living room… we can’t seem to get enough of the universe. There is something simply mind-blowing about seeing an actual moon rock, the Saturn V rocket, or a spacecraft that has orbited the earth! The scientific advancements and discoveries are always changing and there is SO much to learn.
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We’ve put together a list of our favorite children’s books about space! There is even a BONUS section filled with games and hands-on activities to help your child explore the great unknown. No roaming the aisles, searching for books about space; we took the guess work out of it for you! We’ve broken down our list by category to make it easier to find what you’re looking for.
Perhaps, these resources will take your family on a journey to “infinity and beyond!”
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
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Neil Armstrong
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Buzz Aldrin
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Michael Collins
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Biographies/Autobiographies
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Constellations and Astronomy Guides
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Astronomy Guides
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The Sun, Moon, and Planets
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Outer Space
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Interactive Material
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Read about our other space adventures:
- Stargazing Atop Haleakala (Maui)
- The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (Bradenton, Florida)
24 Comments
Karen
Wow! What a comprehensive collection! This is great for a parent of a space enthusiast and teachers! Thanks for compiling!
Charlene
Sure thing! We definitely have a couple of space enthusiasts on our hands.
Renee
My daughter just said yesterday she wanted to travel to the moon and was asking a lot of space-related questions. We will definitely be using your book suggestions to learn more. Thank you.
Charlene
So glad to hear. Best wishes to your daughter on her journey to the moon!
Sierra
What a great collection of space books! I have a little space-lover that would love all of these. Adding a few to his Christmas list!
Charlene
Thank you and great idea for Christmas… it will be here before we know it!
Cindy
These are great reads! Thank you for the ideas. We will look for them at our local library!
Charlene
You’re welcome and sounds like a great idea.
Misty
That is quite the list of books. I will definitely have to check some of them out when my girls get a little older and are starting to show interest in the moon, stars, galaxy, and all that. Thank you for sharing.
Charlene
We’re so glad you liked our list and we are always happy to share good books.
Margaret
This is a wonderful collection of space books! Thank you so much for putting this together. I especially like the fact that it is well rounded and diverse.
Charlene
Thank you! There is just SO much to learn about on the subject, and I’m sure this list will be updated frequently as we discover more titles we love.
Shirley
How fun! My boys loved space books. I will be looking at finding a few to read to my grandson. Thanks for the great list!
Charlene
Aw, my son is really into space right now. Hope you and your grandson enjoy some outer space books together!
Lora
What child doesn’t want to go to space? ?? I love books that not only use your imagination but also educate.
Charlene
Right?! We love these books for the same reasons! Happy reading!
Sydney Delong
What a great list!!
Charlene
Thank you!
Monica
That is a great list! I should get one of these books for my daughter. Thank you for the recommendations.
Charlene
Sure thing! Happy reading with your daughter.
Tara
I’m always looking for new book suggestions for my 3 young boys…I think you just added a few to my list~thank you!
Charlene
Happy to help! Hope your boys love your space books selection.
Annette
A fabulous selection of space books!! January is the perfect time to learn about space, as the nights are longer and we can get more time to do some skywatching!
Charlene
Thank you and such a good point about sky watching in January. The cold, clear, winter nights sure do create beautiful opportunities to admire the sky.