Author Profile
Mark Kelly
2 Books
Mark Kelly is a retired NASA astronaut and United States Senator who writes engaging children's books inspired by his experiences in space. He is best known for the 'Mousetronaut' series, which follows a small mouse who proves that even the littlest explorers can make a big difference. His work often focuses on themes of bravery, science, and space exploration.
Books in "Mousetronaut"
Ground Control has a big problem, and they need a very small hero to solve it. A giant asteroid is zooming straight toward Earth, and the only way to stop it is a dangerous mission into the stars. It is time for Meteor the Mousetronaut to put on his tiny spacesuit and blast off once again.
You will travel alongside the bravest mouse in the galaxy as he uses his quick thinking and small size to tackle a planet sized challenge. Meteor shows us that being little does not mean you cannot have a huge impact. Full of interstellar excitement and cosmic courage, this story invites you to see how even the smallest crew member can save the entire world.
6-8 Years
23 Pages
Jump in
Meteor is a very small mouse with a very big dream: he wants to be a real astronaut. While the bigger mice are strong, Meteor works twice as hard to prove that he has what it takes to join the crew on the space shuttle Endeavour.
Why it pulls you in
When the shuttle blasts off, a technical disaster strikes that the human astronauts cannot fix. Suddenly, the mission depends on someone small enough to reach where no human can. You will cheer for Meteor as he discovers that his size is actually his greatest superpower.
The big picture
Written by retired NASA commander Mark Kelly and inspired by the real mice that traveled with him in space, this story celebrates perseverance and the idea that no one is too small to make a difference.
6-8 Years
