Space

We Are All Astronauts

Kate Pankhurst

A BookTrust Great New Book of 2024-2025

REACH FOR THE STARS and learn all about SPACE in this fact-packed new book from the bestselling creator of the FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN…

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The Solar System

Sophie Allan

A spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 that explores our Sun and the planets

This incredible guide to the solar system launches 7 to 9 year olds on a…

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Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time

Mark Brake

A cool and unique way to open children's minds, train their brains, and get them thinking.

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The Universal Guide to the Night Sky

Lisa Harvey-Smith, Sophie Beer (illus.)

"Lisa takes us right from the beginning of our stargazing adventure, from setting ourselves up to view the sky, to a tour of the galaxy, to discovering and learning about…

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Exoplanets: A Visual Guide to the Worlds Outside Our Solar System

David Miles

You know all about the planets near Earth, but what about the planets outside our solar system? Introducing Exoplanets, the first book for kids of its kind! In this visuals-packed…

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Lift The Flaps: Space

Autumn Publishing, Igloo Books

Lift the flaps to discover the wonders of space, from Earth's orbit to distant galaxies!

Find out what really goes on inside stars, planets and spaceships, with unbelievable facts and…

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Lots of Things to Know About Space

Laura Cowan

A collection of amazing random access facts exploring the marvels of outer space.

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How Our Solar System Began: The Planets, Their Moons and Beyond

Aina Bestard

A large format, beautifully designed book that takes readers on an incredible journey into space.

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The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe

Tim Peake

A major publication for Oct 2022: first children's non-fiction book from beloved astronaut and author, Tim Peake. Told through the fascinating 'diary' of the Universe, this book answers all the…

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Pop-Up Space

Laura Cowan

Blast off and explore our solar system with this astronomical pop-up book. Walk on the Moon, stop off at the International Space Station and discover the planets in a journey…

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Can You Get Rainbows in Space?

Dr Sheila Kanani

Why is blood red? Why are carrots orange? Who invented the lightbulb?Why is the world ‘going green’? Is the sky really blue? And what is ultraviolet light?

You’ll discover the…

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Super Space Weekend

Galle Almras

Age range 7 to 12

This non-fiction graphic novel for kids 7+ takes readers on a thrilling voyage through our universe. Get ready for the ultimate astronomy adventure!

It's a…

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See Inside The Universe

Alex Frith

Discover planets, stars and galaxies and explore intergalactic space. Curious young minds will be fascinated by this detailed space book, packed with flaps to lift to reveal answers to some…

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Glow

Noelia Gonzalez

Discover 15 stars, planets and constellations, and learn how to spot them in the night sky.

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Astronomy: A Visual Guide

DK

This accessible yet comprehensive illustrated handbook covers every aspect of astronomy, featuring the latest discoveries and the most recently available images of the planets and solar system. Includes a definitive…

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Look Inside Space

Rob Lloyd Jones

A fun flap book packed with interesting information about space, and the amazing things that float through it - stars, moons, comets, and the planets of our solar system.

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The Book of Blast Off!

Timothy Knapman

This read aloud romp through space introduces budding astronauts to the 15 most iconic missions of all time.

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Planetarium

Raman Prinja

Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore… Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter, expertly curated to bring you the…

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Behind the Scenes at the Space Station: Experience Life in Space

DK

Your access-all-areas pass to the spectacular space station

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Glow in the Dark: Space (Puffy Stickers Activity Book)

PATRICK BISHOP

Meet some cosmic characters in this fun activity book! Glow-in-the-Dark Space is filled with rocket-powered puzzles, alien activities and out-of-this-world scenes to colour.

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Am I Made of Stardust?: Dr Maggie Answers the Big Questions for Young Scientists

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever want to know about the universe.

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Unlocking the Universe

Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawking

The ultimate children’s guide to the universe.

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The Astronaut’s Guide to Leaving the Planet: Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-Entry

Terry Virts

A former NASA astronaut inspires the next generation of space travelers with answers to all kids’ questions on how people become astronauts, how they prepare for space travel, and what…

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Ada and the Galaxies

Alan Lightman, Olga Pastuchiv

Stargazers rejoice! In his first book for children, renowned physicist Alan Lightman and collaborators, with help from the Hubble telescope, light up the night sky.

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Build Your Own Space Museum

Lonely Planet Kids

You have received a crate of rare space objects from around the world, and it’s up to you to place them in the correct rooms! Follow the instructions to create…

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First Sticker Book Space

Sam Smith

Discover what’s out in space in this simple sticker book for young children.

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Lift-the-Flap Very First Questions and Answers: What are Stars?

Katie Daynes

We see them twinkle in the night sky, but what ARE stars? Are they really star-shaped? What patterns do they make and which star is the nearest? This charming book…

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Lift-the-Flap First Questions and Answers: What’s It Like in Space?

Katie Daynes

A charming, interactive introduction to space, exploring not just what’s in space, but what it would be like to actually visit.

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Hello, Opportunity: The Story of Our Friend on Mars

Shaelyn McDaniel

The true and incredible STEM success story of a beloved Mars rover will excite, inspire, and take kids where no human has set foot before.

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Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Space

Katie Daynes

An interactive board book with over 60 flaps, exploring all kinds of questions that young children ask about the world around them. Lift the flaps to discover the answers to…

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Peep Inside How a Rocket Works

Lara Bryan

An exciting interactive journey into space for budding little astronauts.

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The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Space

DK

A fun, fact-filled activity book about space with exciting activities, puzzles, and more!

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Peep Inside Space

Anna Milbourne

This simple non-fiction book for very young children is filled with facts about space. Little children can lift the flaps and peep through the holes in the pages to find…

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100 Things to Know About Space

Alex Frith, Jerome Martin, Alice James

A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright…

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See inside the Solar System

Rosie Dickins

An out-of-this-world tour of our Sun and its planets.

Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus…

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Planets

John Devolle

The perfect picturebook to introduce little minds to big ideas!

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The Amazing Night Sky Atlas

Lonely Planet Kids

Lonely Planet Kids’ Amazing Night Sky Atlas looks upwards to the skies for a fun - and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mix of photography and illustration, this book…

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The Moon: A Beginner’s Guide to Lunar Features and Photography

James Harrop

A practical guide to lunar photography detailing the use of DSLR, high frame rate video cameras and Smartphones. Information on settings and capture techniques for both image and video, including…

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Look Up with Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars

Jennifer Berne

Read his favorite mind-blowing facts and learn what mysteries are left to solve.From On a Beam of Light author Jennifer Berne and debut paper illustrator Lorraine Nam comes the inspiring…

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Shine, Star, Shine!

Dom Conlon

Follow the Sun’s path in this lyrical journey to see how she touches all life on Earth.

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Stars and Planets

Ian Ridpath

Revised and updated, this guide features: monthly sky maps of the nothern and southern hemispheres to enable recognition of the constellations and stars throughout the year; descriptions of each of…

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How Spaceships Work

Lonely Planet Kids

Blast off into the cosmos as we explore the ultimate vehicles: spaceships. Featuring illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this book shows how rockets launch, how we got to the Moon…

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Moon: Night-time Around the World

Patricia Hegarty, Britta Teckentrup

Have you ever wondered why the moon shines in the night-time sky? As the moon waxes and wanes above, the world below is full of busy night-time creatures; from turtles…

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Fold-Out Timeline of Planet Earth

Rachel Firth

The history of our amazing planet unfolds at a glance in this graphic timeline.

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First Space Encyclopedia: A First Reference Book for Children

DK

Packed full of photography, quizzes and amazing facts, this title helps children become space experts in no time. Covering everything from observatories and rockets, to the solar system and the…

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Space: A Children’s Encyclopedia

DK

Look deep into the Universe with this updated classic and comprehensive encyclopedia, sure to excite and inspire budding astronauts and astronomers!

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Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime

Lisa Harvey-Smith

Transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith brings the night sky to life with her engaging storytelling, combined with brilliantly…

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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

America’s most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe.

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Space

We Are All Astronauts

The Solar System

Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time

The Universal Guide to the Night Sky

Exoplanets: A Visual Guide to the Worlds Outside Our Solar System

Lift The Flaps: Space

Lots of Things to Know About Space

How Our Solar System Began: The Planets, Their Moons and Beyond

The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe

Pop-Up Space

Can You Get Rainbows in Space?

Super Space Weekend

See Inside The Universe

Glow

Astronomy: A Visual Guide

Look Inside Space

The Book of Blast Off!

Planetarium

Behind the Scenes at the Space Station: Experience Life in Space

Glow in the Dark: Space (Puffy Stickers Activity Book)

Am I Made of Stardust?: Dr Maggie Answers the Big Questions for Young Scientists

Unlocking the Universe

The Astronaut’s Guide to Leaving the Planet: Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-Entry

Ada and the Galaxies

Build Your Own Space Museum

First Sticker Book Space

Lift-the-Flap Very First Questions and Answers: What are Stars?

Lift-the-Flap First Questions and Answers: What’s It Like in Space?

Hello, Opportunity: The Story of Our Friend on Mars

Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Space

Peep Inside How a Rocket Works

The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Space

Peep Inside Space

100 Things to Know About Space

See inside the Solar System

Planets

The Amazing Night Sky Atlas

The Moon: A Beginner’s Guide to Lunar Features and Photography

Look Up with Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars

Shine, Star, Shine!

Stars and Planets

How Spaceships Work

Moon: Night-time Around the World

Fold-Out Timeline of Planet Earth

First Space Encyclopedia: A First Reference Book for Children

Space: A Children’s Encyclopedia

Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry