Books About Asteroids

The Best Asteroids Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about asteroids? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 9 Favorite Books About Asteroids

My First Book of Planets
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

My First Book of Planets

By Dr. Bruce Betts · MY FIRST BOOK OF series

Explore the solar system with vibrant images and fun facts about planets and beyond.

68 pages· 1,457 words· Est. 25 min read
4.4 Goodreads · 604 ratings
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Summary: Embark on a cosmic journey with young explorers as they discover the wonders of our solar system. From the fiery sun to icy Pluto, this book reveals fascinating details about each planet's unique features, moons, and more. With stunning images and intriguing facts, like the gas on Venus being the same as soda bubbles, kids will be captivated by the universe's mysteries. Perfect for budding astronomers, this adventure promises to ignite curiosity and wonder about the vast cosmos surrounding us. Dive into space without a telescope and uncover the secrets of the planets and dwarf planets alike.
Space Station Situation
Graphic Nov.
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

Space Station Situation

By Drew Brockington · Book #3 in the CatStronauts series

A group of cat astronauts try to repair a telescope and save the world from an asteroid.

168 pages· 4,105 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 975 ratings
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Summary: The CatStronauts face their toughest mission yet. With the Hubba Bubba Telescope malfunctioning and funding dwindling, chief science officer Pom Pom must act fast. But when pilot Waffles ends up orbiting Earth in just his space suit, the stakes skyrocket. As global disaster looms, can this fractured feline team pull together to save the day? Join the CatStronauts in a thrilling, humor-filled adventure packed with asteroid showers and unexpected challenges.
The Day the Dinosaurs Died
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$474
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

The Day the Dinosaurs Died

By Charlotte Lewis Brown, Phil Wilson (Illustrator) · I Can Read series

Discover how a colossal asteroid ended the reign of dinosaurs.

48 pages· 344 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 124 ratings
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Summary: Journey back 65 million years to witness the cataclysmic event that wiped out the dinosaurs. A giant asteroid's impact unleashes chaos, reshaping Earth and leading to mass extinctions. With vivid illustrations and engaging storytelling, young readers explore this pivotal moment in history, uncovering the mysteries of the dinosaurs' sudden disappearance. Can they imagine the world before and after this monumental event?
Celestial Objects
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$2306
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2026

Celestial Objects

By Beth Irving

Planets, comets, asteroids and moons: a first tour of the objects that fill outer space.

24 pages
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Library Binding
Summary: Outer space holds many kinds of objects, from planets and moons to comets and asteroids. This photo-filled introduction for early readers explains what each one is in simple, leveled text, and ends with a graphic organizer that reviews the main ideas.
Cosmic Debris: The Asteroids
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$2021
Picture Book · Ages 8–+ · 1988

Cosmic Debris: The Asteroids

By Isaac Asimov, Francis Reddy, Greg Walz-Chojnacki · Isaac Asimov's New Library of the Universe series

Meet the rocky leftovers of the solar system and the dangers they could pose.

32 pages· 1,494 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 17 ratings
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Summary: This illustrated science book from Isaac Asimov's New Library of the Universe explains what asteroids are, where they orbit, how astronomers study them and why some could threaten Earth. Revised and updated by Francis Reddy and Greg Walz-Chojnacki.
Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 1998

Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids

By Seymour Simon

Explore the mysteries of comets, meteors, and asteroids in the night sky.

32 pages· 2,137 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 54 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the cosmic wonders of comets, meteors, and asteroids. Discover their origins and secrets as they streak across the sky, captivating young minds with their fiery brilliance. What stories do these celestial travelers tell about our universe? Perfect for curious kids eager to explore the night sky's mysteries.
What Is the Solar System?
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$2432
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008

What Is the Solar System?

By Carmen Bredeson · I Like Space! series

Explore the mysteries of the solar system with fun facts and vivid photos.

32 pages· 853 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 11 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the wonders of the solar system with engaging questions and stunning photos. Discover if Pluto is a planet, learn about moons, asteroids, and comets, and uncover fascinating facts that align with K-4 Earth and Space Science standards. Perfect for young explorers eager to learn about the universe.
Solar System
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$379
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

Solar System

By Gregory Vogt

Explore the mysteries of our solar system and its celestial wonders.

32 pages· 1,001 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 83 ratings
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Summary: Journey through the solar system and uncover the secrets of the Sun, planets, and moons. Discover how far each planet is from the Sun and what they look like up close. This engaging exploration invites young readers to delve into the wonders of space, sparking curiosity about the universe beyond our world. What mysteries will you uncover among the stars?
The Moon
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2019

The Moon

By Gemma McMullen · The Solar System series

Uncover the mysteries of the Solar System's key elements.

24 pages· 586 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 7 ratings
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Summary: Journey through the Solar System, exploring the Sun, Moon, Planets, and Stars. Each page reveals fascinating facts and stunning images, inviting young readers to discover the secrets hidden in the cosmic darkness.
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