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Space Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Space Books for Ages 8–11

Space at chapter book age becomes both fiction and science, often at the same time. Astronaut stories, planetary science, the real math of orbital mechanics alongside the dream of what's out there. These 1,731 books fuel both the imagination and the understanding.

1,731 books

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National Geographic Kids

Book of Nature Poetry

J. Patrick Lewis

Breathtaking photographs bring the natural world to life alongside a diverse collection of poems about the earth, sky, a

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Time Goes By #3

First Thousand Years

Discover how the abacus simplified math and why the kite began as a military signal before building your own ancient inv

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The P.U.R.S.T. Adventures #2

Gordon: Bark to the Future

For the child who loves imagining what life is like for their pets when they leave the house. A goofy adventure where te

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Lost in Space: The New Journeys #6

The Virus

Nancy Krulik

A peaceful break on a blue planet turns dangerous for the Jupiter Two crew after a computer virus threatens the entire s

Ages 8–12

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Darth Vader, Rebel Hunter!

Lauren Nesworthy

Follow the Sith Lord Darth Vader as he hunts for the Rebellion, using his dark powers to plot the final defeat of the Ga

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A Choose-Your-Challenge Gamebook #2

The Planet of Terror

Patrick Burston

A damaged spaceship has crashed on a dangerous alien world, and every move you choose determines whether the rescue miss

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Measuring Time #4

How Long Is a Year?

A single trip around the sun brings four changing seasons and a whole year of growing up in this look at how time passes

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The Alien Files #1

Alien sightings have a long history in the United States. Uncover the records of these encounters and see what people re

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Cleopatra in Space #5

Young Cleopatra heads into the stars for a high-stakes space adventure in this thrilling penultimate graphic novel insta

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The Duckster Ducklings #1

The Duckster Ducklings Go to Mars: Understanding Capitalization

Join the Duckster Ducklings on a mission to Mars to see how capital letters work in this outer space grammar adventure.

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Keepers of the Earth #3

Keepers of the Night

Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac

For the child who is nervous about the dark or curious about what happens when the world sleeps. Explore the magic of th

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Great Minds of Science #1

Great Minds of Science (6 Titles)

For the child who wonders why history books only tell part of the story. This collection introduces brilliant scientists

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When tiny jewel-like aliens arrive on Earth, a boy with a microscope and an ex-spaceman team up to discover if they are

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We Dream of Space

Erin Entrada Kelly

For the child who feels lost in the noise of a stressful home and looks to the stars for a sense of belonging and purpos

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

Margot Lee Shetterly

For the child who loves looking at the stars and needs to know that no barrier is too high for a curious mind. A story o

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Usborne Puzzle Adventures

The Intergalactic Bus Trip

Travel through the stars and solve intricate puzzles to find the extra clues needed to unlock the mysteries of this inte

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The fate of planet Atten rests on Erion's shoulders as he vows to stop the cruel sacrifices demanded by a powerful enemy

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Usborne Young Puzzles #3

Strap in with Astronaut Archie as he touches down on a distant planet where every new sight is a puzzle waiting to be so

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For the child who loves observing the tiny details of the world or needs to see how unlikely allies can achieve great th

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Enchantress from the Stars #1

Enchantress from the Stars

For the young reader beginning to question how different cultures perceive truth, and how one person's magic is another

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Feel the Force!

Benjamin Harper

The mysterious power of the Force comes to life as Jedi Knights battle the dark side. Learn how these legendary guardian

Cover of In the Beginning: Creation Stories from Around the World

In the Beginning: Creation Stories from Around the World

Virginia Hamilton

For the inquisitive child curious about where we come from: a poetic journey through 25 global creation myths that celeb

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Christopher Myers

For friends who love to challenge each other, this story celebrates how playful competition and big imaginations can tur

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For the child who asks for the impossible, this story explores how a little girl's own wisdom outshines the logic of the

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