Van, E. G. (2018). Voyage of the dogs.
Grade level 3-7.
The Barkonauts must survive on their own on a distant planet.
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McCarthy, M. (2008). Astronaut handbook.
Grade level preK-2.
All about learning to be an astronaut.
Slade, S. & Miller, J. V. (2019). A computer called Katherine: How
Katherine Johnson helped put America on the moon.
Grade level preK-3.
A kid-friendly biography on Katherine Johnson.
Borgert-Spaniol, M. & Craig, D. (2019). Astronomy you can nibble.
Grade level K-4.
Kids can learn about astronomers and
make space-themed snacks.
Thomas, R. L. & In Craig, D. (2019). Make a spaceship your way!
Grade level K-4.
This DIY will walk kids through
creating their own spaceship.
Jackson, T. & Djordjevic, A.
(2018). Space atlas: A journey from
Earth to the stars and beyond.
Grade level 2-3.
A large variety of space questions are
answered in this fun book.
Gillingham, S. (2018). Seeing stars.
Grade level 2-5.
A complete guide to the 88 constellations.
Wood, A. (2019). Backyard astronomy experiments.
Grade level 2-5.
Learn about space with fun experiments in your own backyard.
Kenney, K. L. (2019). Breakthroughs in the search for
extraterrestrial life.
Grade level 3-6.
This book explores the search for life beyond our planet.
Kluger, J. (2019). Disaster strikes!: The most dangerous space
missions of all time.
Grade level 3-7.
A collection of stories about space exploration going wrong.
Rhuday-Perkovich, O. & Kennedy, R. (2018). Above and beyond:
NASA's journey to tomorrow.
Grade level 4-6. Learn about the past, present, and future of NASA.
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