Space beyond our atmosphere has been the final frontier of exploration for the dreamers of this world for millennia. In just the last century, mankind has progressed beyond the bonds of gravity and made our way to into the heavens above our sky, and the journey has been a wild adventure! From the Great Space Race of the 1950s and 60s to the Space Shuttle explorations into recent years, children are captivated by the excitement of rocket science and astronauts! Whether your family is working through a short unit study, or meandering through the cosmos for several years, the books in this list will capture your children’s attention and imagination while inspiring a love of the extra-terrestrial.
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All About Space:
Covering everything from the planets in our solar system to the history of the various space programs, the books in this section are fantastic jumping-off points for your family’s space units.
Rocket and Space Science:
At the core of space exploration you have a desire to explore paired with rocket science! Rocket science, advanced mathematics, engineering, biological science, and many other disciplines all play a roll in separating people and objects from the gravitational pull of this Earth. Explore the science, the people, and the stories behind the big headlines of space exploration.
Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering!
Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon
All about Space Shuttles (Blast Off!)
Hidden Figures Young Readers’ Edition
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
Adventures in Space:
Landing on the moon and spacewalks are just two of the adventures astronauts have experienced in space. Learn about how astronauts live and work in space with this set of fun books.
If You Decide To Go To The Moon
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11
Astronauts:
Who are the people brave and intelligent enough to strap into a space suit and blast off into space? Investigate the lives of aerospace greats like Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride, Scott Kelly, and many others with these fascinating stories.
One Giant Leap: The Story of Neil Armstrong
To the Stars!: The First American Woman to Walk in Space
Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream
The Girl Who Could Dance in Outer Space: An Inspirational Tale About Mae Jemison
Women in Space: 23 Stories of First Flights, Scientific Missions, and Gravity-Breaking Adventures (Women of Action)