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Planets, moons, shooting stars, black holes, and the vast space beyond Earth all appear in this introduction to the solar system. Keith Goodman presents astronomy facts in a condensed, easy-to-read style for children who are ready to explore nonfiction science.
The book helps young readers learn about familiar objects such as Mercury, Jupiter, and other planets while also touching on bigger space questions. Short sections, trivia, images, and quiz-style review make the topic approachable for a wide age range.
For ages 6 to 12, this is a good match for readers who love space facts, science questions, and the feeling that every answer about the universe leads to another exciting question.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
42 Pages
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and the wider solar system all get their turn in this simple introduction to the planets. Keith Goodman presents space facts in a clear, fast-moving style for children who are beginning to read longer nonfiction.
The book is designed to make astronomy feel approachable. Young readers can learn basic information about the planets, their differences, and their place in space while building vocabulary and reading confidence. Short sections and a quiz-style structure help keep the topic manageable for a wide age range.
For ages 6 to 12, this is a friendly nonfiction choice for kids who like planets, science facts, and big questions about what exists beyond Earth.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
The star you see every day is doing far more than lighting up the sky.
The Sun: Our Amazing Star introduces young readers to the center of our solar system. You will learn how the Sun helps life on Earth, why its gravity keeps the planets in orbit, and how people use its energy in everyday life. The science is explained in a bright, accessible way for children building confidence with nonfiction.
This early reader is ideal for kids curious about space, planets, and the natural forces that shape our world. It makes a huge subject feel clear, close, and exciting.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Mars looks red in the night sky, but that color is only the beginning of its story.
Mars: The Red Planet introduces readers to the fourth planet from the Sun, from old ideas about little green men to real discoveries made by spacecraft and rovers. The book explains Mars in clear, kid-friendly language, giving young readers a first look at the planet’s surface, history of exploration, and place in our solar system.
For children curious about space, this nonfiction reader offers an engaging blend of science and wonder. It is especially appealing for kids ready to move from simple planet facts toward deeper questions about exploration and discovery.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Blast off toward the Red Planet and take a closer look at Mars.
This bright nonfiction introduction invites young readers to travel by imagination as they learn about Mars’s size, surface, craters, atmosphere, temperature, gravity, and orbit. The book keeps space facts clear and approachable while also showing that scientists are still asking questions and making discoveries.
With colorful illustrations and straightforward explanations, Your Mission to Mars works well for curious early elementary readers who want a first look at planets and space science. It also introduces the idea that scientific knowledge comes from observation, research, and exploration.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Nicolaus Copernicus looked up at the sky and questioned what nearly everyone around him believed. In a time when students were taught that Earth stood still at the center of the universe, Copernicus wondered whether Earth might actually be moving around the Sun.
This accessible biography introduces young readers to the Polish astronomer whose careful thinking helped transform science. You will follow his early interest in the stars, his studies, his doubts about old explanations, and the long years he spent developing ideas that many people were not ready to accept. With clear writing and full-color illustrations, the book gives readers a friendly first look at astronomy, scientific courage, and the power of asking hard questions.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Nancy loves stars with all her fancy heart. She knows constellations, she loves the sparkle of the night sky, and a class trip to the planetarium sounds absolutely spectacular.
Then rain clouds arrive, and the evening Nancy has been waiting for may not happen the way she planned. For a child who has imagined every dazzling detail, disappointment feels anything but fancy.
This cheerful early reader follows Nancy as she faces a frustrating change of plans and looks for a way to bring sparkle back into the night. With simple sentences, lively humor, and Nancy’s signature love of big words, Fancy Nancy Sees Stars is a bright choice for readers who are gaining confidence on their own.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Blast off into an amazing universe of words and stars! This stellar collection of original poetry takes you on a thrilling journey through our solar system. From the rocky surface of Mars to the swirling storms of Jupiter, you will explore the wonders of outer space through clever rhymes and breathtaking photographs. Along the way, you will discover cool facts about the planets and learn how to recognize different types of poetic forms. Whether you love science or enjoy reading beautiful verses, this book offers the perfect mix of learning and imagination. Get ready to launch your mind into orbit and see the night sky in a completely new way!
6-8 Years
33 Pages
A little rocket has spent a long day soaring through the galaxy, and now it is time to head home and sleep. Set to the gentle rhythm of a familiar lullaby, this picture book turns bedtime into a calm journey through space.
From the bright flares of the sun to a launchpad on Neptune's largest moon, each stop brings young readers closer to rest while introducing pieces of the solar system along the way. Soft, sweeping illustrations help make the trip feel peaceful, wide, and full of wonder.
Hush, Little Rocket is a soothing choice for curious stargazers who love bedtime stories, rockets, planets, and dreams that drift among the stars.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Blast off into an unforgettable, groovy adventure! Pete the Cat is heading to space camp, and he is about to embark on an incredible mission straight into outer space. Get ready to strap into a rocket ship and zoom past the stars with the coolest astronaut around. Once he is up in the cosmos, Pete gets to experience the incredible feeling of floating in zero gravity and exploring the vast unknown. But what happens when things get a little bumpy on the journey? Do not worry, Pete always keeps his cool! Put on your spacesuit and prepare for a stellar journey that proves there is no limit to what a smart cat can do.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
Get ready to blast off on an incredible journey through the solar system with your favorite buzzing buddy! Fly Guy and Buzz are taking a special field trip to a space museum, and they want you to come along. You will zip past glowing planets, examine real space suits, and learn all about comets that are made out of dirty ice and snow. Every page mixes awesome, true facts with bright photographs and the hilarious cartoon antics you expect from Fly Guy. It is the perfect way to explore the wonders of the universe without ever leaving the ground. Put on your astronaut helmet and prepare to discover just how amazing, vast, and funny outer space can really be!
6-8 Years
Look up at the night sky and get ready for an amazing adventure! Join a real moon walking astronaut as your personal guide through the incredible history of flying and space travel. You will meet the brave pioneers who first dreamed of touching the clouds, from early inventors making the first airplanes to the heroes who raced to the moon. Beautiful pictures bring these exciting historical moments to life, showing you exactly how humans learned to explore the great unknown beyond our world. You will see mighty rockets launching into the atmosphere and learn all about the amazing space station floating above the Earth. This beautiful journey shows that people have always loved looking at the stars, and it will inspire you to dream big and reach for them too.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
