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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020
What Stars Are Made of
By Sarah Allen
Libby makes a cosmic deal to help her sister's unborn baby.
208 pages· 40,429 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,078 ratings
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Books About Astronomy · 320 titles considered
The Best Astronomy Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about astronomy? 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 10 Favorite Books About Astronomy
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1955
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
A small man defies odds to revolutionize sea navigation.
251 pages· 59,495 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 21,015 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008
Fancy Nancy Sees Stars
A class goes on a field trip to a planetarium to learn about stars and planets, but their trip is disrupted by a storm.
40 pages· 534 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,832 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
What Miss Mitchell Saw
By Hayley Barrett, Diana Sudyka (Illustrator)
A young girl discovers a new comet, changing her life forever.
40 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 562 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
Moon! Earth's Best Friend
The story of the Moon and its relationship with Earth.
40 pages· 695 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,175 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021
The Boy Whose Head Was Filled With Stars
By Isabelle Marinov, Deborah Marcero (Illustrator)
A young dreamer gazes at the stars, uncovering secrets of the universe's endless expansion.
52 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 300 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Your Place in the Universe
By Jason Chin
Discover your place in the universe through a journey of size and scale.
40 pages· 3,599 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,057 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999
There's No Place Like Space!
The Cat in the Hat takes readers on a journey through the solar system, exploring the planets and stars.
48 pages· 984 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,639 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019
If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon
By Joyce Lapin, Simona Ceccarelli (Illustrator)
A child imagines having a birthday party on the Moon
40 pages· 2,798 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 182 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2017
Curiosity
By Markus Motum
Join a rover's journey to Mars, uncovering secrets of the red planet.
56 pages· 2,076 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 785 ratings
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Astronomy Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about astronomy for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$999
Where's the Astronaut?
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Lift flaps to uncover hidden space friends and a surprise mirror.
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$799
Space
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Explore the solar system with vibrant photos and simple facts for young minds.
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$899
Eight Days Gone
Ages 0–3 · 2012
Join Apollo 11's thrilling journey to the moon in 1969.
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$1295
Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Star
Ages 1–4 · 2017
Explore constellations with touch and sound in a magical bedtime journey.
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$899
Solar System
Ages 0–3 · 2016
Discover the wonders of the solar system with your toddler.
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$899
Baby Astronaut
Ages 1–3 · 2019
Discover if ants and plants can thrive in space with Baby Astronaut.
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$899
Space
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Explore the wonders of space with curious infants discovering planets and gravity.
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$699
Look Up
Ages 3–5 · 2016
Discover the wonders above with vibrant images and simple words.
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$999
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Space
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Blast off on a space adventure with flaps to lift and surprises to discover.
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$899
Baby Loves Lunar Phases on Chinese New Year!
Ages 0–3 · 2021
Discover lunar phases through a baby's eyes during Chinese New Year.
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$999
Little Comet
Ages 0–5 · 2023
Follow a comet's thrilling journey through the solar system.
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$899
Astronomy
Ages 1–3 · 2017
Explore the universe from our solar system to the Milky Way.
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Astronomy Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about astronomy for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Mars! Earthlings Welcome
Ages 5–8 · 2021
A planet invites humans to visit and explore its surface.
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$1899
Rocket Says Look Up!
Ages 4–7 · 2019
A young dreamer rallies her community to witness a rare comet sighting together.
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A Few Beautiful Minutes
Ages 5–8 · 2023
Witness the world transform as a solar eclipse unites us all.
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$1999
A Child's Introduction to The Night Sky
Ages 8–12 · 2004
Explore the stars and uncover the secrets of the night sky.
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$1599
Stephen Hawking
Ages 5–8 · 2018
Curiosity leads a boy to unlock the universe's secrets.
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$1899
Sun! One in a Billion
Ages 4–8 · 2018
The story of the Sun and its importance to the Earth and the solar system.
Graphic Nov.
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$1999
Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space
Ages 7–10 · 2013
Explore the cosmos with a curious cat uncovering space's mysteries and marvels.
Graphic Nov.
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$1699
What We See in the Stars
Ages 8–12 · 2017
Explore the myths and science behind the night sky's wonders.
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$1799
The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal
Ages 6–9 · 2018
Discover the Sun's vital role in our solar system with humor and facts.
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$1899
The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon
Ages 4–8 · 2019
An astronaut's artistic journey captures the moon's beauty beyond the lens.
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$1899
The Stuff Between the Stars
Ages 6–9 · 2021
A female astronomer defies odds to uncover the universe's hidden secrets.
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$1499
Look Inside Space
Ages 2–4 · 2012
Uncover space secrets with flaps revealing stars, moons, and cosmic wonders.
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Astronomy Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about astronomy for developing and independent readers.
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$1495
Little Kids First Big Book of Space
Ages 3–5 · 2012
Explore the universe from Earth to black holes in a vibrant space adventure for young minds.
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$599
Who Was Galileo?
Ages 8–12 · 2015
A visionary challenges the universe's secrets, risking everything for truth.
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$3500
Planetarium
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Explore the universe's wonders from your home in this celestial exhibition.
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$2499
Misterios del Universo
Ages 7–9 · 2020
Uncover the universe's secrets with over 100 celestial wonders.
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$1799
Indescribable
Ages 6–10 · 2017
Explore the universe's wonders and God's creativity through science and devotion.
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$499
Sun, Moon and Stars
Ages 6–+ · 2007
Discover the mysteries of the cosmos.
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$699
My First Book of Planets
Ages 3–5 · 2020
Explore the solar system with vibrant images and fun facts about planets and beyond.
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$799
What Is NASA?
Ages 8–11 · 2019
The story of NASA's history and its mission to explore space.
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$599
Space, Humans, and Farts
Ages 6–10 · 2017
Discover bizarre science facts with A.J. and Andrea. Uncover mysteries like Jupiter's moons and Einstein's brain.
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$1795
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Ages 9–12
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$599
Where Is Our Solar System?
Ages 8–11 · 2018
This book explores the solar system and the search for life beyond Earth.
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$899
Grasping Mysteries
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Discover the untold stories of seven women who transformed science and math.