Best Books about Space for Kids: Astronomy, the Solar System, and More!

I’ve been a Nanny for a young boy with Autism who loves space for years. Together we’ve read so many books about space I’ve lost count. So it’s easy to say that I know a lot of books about space for kids.

I’ve put together this list of 15 space books from funny fiction to books with amazing photos and stories about real life people who have contributed to space travel and exploration.

Books about Space for Kids

Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story

Not only is this book about an adorable mouse who dreams of exploring space, but it’s written by retired NASA astronaut Commander Mark Kelly. Will this little mouse’s hard work to be a Mousetronaut pay off? You’ll have to read it to find out.

Books about Space for Kids

Books about Space for Kids: The Moon Book

Gail Gibbons writes some of the most amazing books about exploring Earth and beyond, and The Moon Book is no different. Learn about the phases for the moon, it’s exploration and the people who’ve explored it. This is by far my favorite of the books about space for kids on this list.

Books about Space for Kids

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Astronaut Handbook

Have a future Astronaut in the family? The Astronaut Handbook will show them all the it takes to go through astronaut school. From a ride on the “Vomit Comet” to how many measurements it takes to get your very own spacesuit, they’ll be ready to head to Astronaut training in no time!

Books about Space for Kids

The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System

The Magic School Bus has so many classic science books. I grew up reading them and watching the Magic School Bus on TV. The Magic School us Lost in the Solar System will have kids exploring with Ms. Frizzle and her class (and then they’ll want to read the rest of The Magic School Bus Books.).

Space: A Visual Encyclopedia

This books has some of the best space visuals I’ve ever seen! The photos are absolutely spectacular and will leave your children (and you) in complete awe of the universe. If you have a child who isn’t into story books with drawing this is the book for them.

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The Girl who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia Burney

I didn’t know that an 11 year old girl named Pluto until I read this book. The real life story of Venetia Burney and how a young girl from the United Kingdom named a little planet that was discovered in Massachusetts.

Starstruck: The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a big name in astrophysics. This picture book biography is an introduction to who Neil deGrasse Tyson is and how he became one of the most well known scientists in the world.

Books about Space for Kids: Little Kids First Big Book of Space

The Little Kids First Big Book of Space is from National Geographic Kids and is a great instruction to all things space. With pictures and plenty of information inside you’re kids will be asking questions and wanting to d space science experience in no time.

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How Do You Burp in Space?: And Other Tips Every Space Tourist Needs to Know

Daydreaming of going to space? This book will answer all the question you need to know about a vacation to space from what to pack and what you’ll be doing for fun. And spoiler alert: you can’t burp in space!

Books about Space for Kids

Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

If you have a little girl in your life who loves space, science, or math I beg you, get them this book. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden helped NASA reach the moon, but got so little credit. These amazing Black women will show the girl in your life that your passion is worth fighting for.

Space!: The Universe as You’ve Never Seen It Before

Space!: The Universe as You’ve Never Seen It Before is full of facts and photos you’ve never seen before. This book as massive and will teach your space loving kid more than they ever dreamed of about the planets, galaxy, and all things space exploration.

Books about Space for Kids

Books about Space for Kids: I am Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstong is a key figure when it comes to space exploration this is one of the best books about space for kids to introduce him and his story. The kid friendly language and illustrations in this book are perfect for early learners.

A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars

Remember being a kid and learning more and more about the world every day? How big is the world and the galaxy really? Learn why the Earth and green and blue and how many trees cover our planet. This book is all about the numbers of the universe and how they’re always changing.

Books about Space for Kids

A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations

This is the perfect book for children that are always looking up at the sky dreaming of the stars. With amazing illustrations inside and a guide of how to spot the constellations kids will be in awe of the stars even more than they were before.

Books about Space for Kids: Margaret and the Moon

Margaret Hamilton is a women who doesn’t get talked about enough when it comes to space exploration. Her work for NASA during the 1960s and 70s helped get the US to the moon and back. Share her story with the children in your life.

Books about Space for Kids

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With the children I Nanny for I've read so many books about space over the years. So it's easy to say that I know a lot of books about space for kids.

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