3….2….1…. Blast off! Get ready to read these out of this world list of space books for little learners! Students will take a trip to the moon while reading and exploring all that these books have to offer. From learning about the job of an astronaut to the mission that the Mar’s rover has conquered, there is so much to learn from the universe! Let’s launch ourselves into this book list. This post contains Amazon affiliate links.
24 Spectacular Space Books
Through pictures and simple to understand text, this book explores the job of astronauts.
Readers can find out if they have what it takes to be an astronaut. They will even get to discover the Vomit Comet!
Pete the Cat Out of this World
Pete the cat is headed to space camp where he gets to see what it feels like to float with no gravity, build rockets, and more! This book also comes with a bunch of stickers.
The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot
Three aliens are about to settle down, but then a big robot comes along and wrecks their homes! Students are sure to be thrilled by this super funny story.
National Geographic Readers: Planets
Introduce your students to the solar system with the help of this book that is full of colorful pictures and interesting facts.
Kids are always interested to learn about everything that takes place right before lift on the launch pad. This book covers everything they will want to know.
This book captures readers with rhyming text and colorful illustrations! When you are finished reading the book, see if your students can help come up with a few rhyming space words.
Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes
Follow Captain Invincible and his loyal space pooch as they make their way back to planet earth. Along the way, they find a bunch of 3-dimensional shapes!
With the help of the ABC’s kids can learn a bunch of new space vocabulary words!
If You Decide To Go To The Moon
An adorable story told by a little boy about his journey to the moon. Whimsy, fun, and full of adventure.
There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System
Visit planets with Cat in the Hat, Thing One, Thing Two, and more of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters.
National Geographic Readers: Meteors
Meteors are a great subject to teach. They are a bit mysterious, which draws in curious readers!
National Geographic Readers: Mars
Let’s learn about Mars with the help of this colorful book. Students will get to discover some incredible facts about the Mar’s rover and explore the great planet of Mars.
The animal crew takes off on their roaring rocket for a trip into outer space.
Smart Kids Space: For Kids Who Really Love Space!
Students can learn fun facts about the solar system, space, shuttle, and even UFO’s in this factual book.
A whimsy story about the adventures that follow a little girl and her wish upon a star!
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space
This is a great book for students because it covers many subjects on outer space including the sun, galaxies, and even dwarf planets.
In this alphabet book, robots build different objects to help kids learn their letters! Some of the things they build include spaceships!
Did you know that there are no underpants in space? Students love this hilarious book, and I think you will too.
This book gives readers a chance to learn about stars. No need for a telescope!
The Big DipperNow here is another great space topic to explore…. the big dipper and other star constellations!
Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science Series
This series of books covers everything from earth, Jupiter, the moon, and beyond. It is a great set to have on hand because once students read one, they’ll want to devour the rest of the series.
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