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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 1,743 books fuel both the imagination and the understanding.

1,743 books

Cover of The Gravity: Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation

Physics Superpowers

The Gravity: Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation

For the inquisitive child who wonders why things fall down instead of up, this guide introduces Isaac Newton and the inv

Cover of Exploring Tatooine

Exploring Tatooine

Riley Silverman

For the young Star Wars fan who loves a challenge, this immersive search-and-find adventure turns screen-time excitement

Cover of Star People, Sky Gods and Other Tales

Star People, Sky Gods #1

Star People, Sky Gods and Other Tales

For the curious learner who gazes at the night sky and wonders about our cosmic origins through the lens of Indigenous w

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Llama Destroys #1

Llama Destroys the World

Jonathan Stutzman

For the child who loves to laugh at escalating chaos, this story explores how one small decision (like eating too much c

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The Architecture Kid #2

Aliens in Malibu

Albert B. Squid

For the child who loves uncovering secrets and wonders if there is more to their neighbors than meets the eye.

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Poems for Children #1

Poetry for Curious Minds

Sera Luxi Jonathan

For the child who asks a million questions about the stars, the trees, and everything in between. This collection celebr

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Babaroo the Alien

Babaroo the Alien Learns about Bullies

For the child encountering unkind behavior for the first time, follow a friendly alien as he learns to identify bullying

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Sibling in the Sky

Jennifer Bazinet

For families navigating the heartbreaking loss of a brother or sister, this gentle guide offers a way to keep memories a

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Rieden Reece #3

Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon

For the child who feels like a fish out of water, this adventure explores finding your footing when your world literally

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Physics Superpowers

Physics Superpowers for Kids

For the curious explorer who wonders why things fall or how lights turn on, this guide transforms heavy physics into exc

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Pfiffikus's Learning Adventures

Protons, Neutrons, Electrons and Quarks!

For the curious middle-grader wondering what the world is actually made of, this guide breaks down the tiny building blo

Cover of Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature

Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature

Octopus tentacles, snail shells, and rams' horns all share a beautiful, functional secret: the powerful and protective s

Cover of Night Sky

Vibrant photographs reveal the secrets of stars, planets, and distant galaxies in this colorful journey through the univ

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The Star That Was You

For the child who asks big questions about where they came from and how they fit into the wide world, this lyrical tale

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Alien Adventures

For the child who yearns for grand adventures beyond their backyard. This story fuels the courage to explore the unknown

Cover of James the ADHD Superhero Saves the Space Station!

James the ADHD Superhero #1

James the ADHD Superhero Saves the Space Station!

For the child who feels like their high energy or wandering mind is a hurdle, this adventure reframes ADHD traits as vit

Cover of Sunrise and Sunset Effects of Planetary Motion

Sunrise and Sunset Effects of Planetary Motion

For the curious child who wonders why the sun moves across the sky. This simple guide uses clear visuals to explain the

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Cosmic Christmas

For the little dreamer who looks at the stars and wonders what's out there, this story brings the warmth of holiday givi

Cover of The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne

The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne

For the child who asks "why" about everything in the night sky. This story of a girl who looked at stars and saw what ot

Cover of Khanda's Adventures Beyond the Milky Way

Khanda's Adventures Beyond the Milky Way

Debra Ann Harkins

For the child who gazes at the stars and wonders what lies beyond, this cosmic journey nurtures a sense of awe for the v

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Leo and the Star Children

Evangeline Mattice

For the child grappling with the absence of a parent and needing to find their own inner strength during a difficult tra

Cover of Neil Armstrong

Innovators and Pioneers

For the child who gazes at the moon and wonders how to get there. This gentle biography shows how curiosity and hard wor

Cover of James the ADHD Superhero Takes a Trip Around The Solar System

James the ADHD Superhero #2

James the ADHD Superhero Takes a Trip Around The Solar System

For the child who feels their brain moves too fast. This cosmic adventure celebrates neurodivergent traits, showing how

Cover of Amazing Space Stories for Curious Kids

Amazing Space Stories for Curious Kids

For the child who stares at the stars and asks 'why,' this collection of galactic tales turns complex science into a thr

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