See It with a Small Telescope by Will Kalif 

Take the mystery out of the night sky in your own neighborhood. This book gives you simple, hands-on tips to get the most out of your small telescope so you can spot incredible sights from your backyard, like Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and more. 

A Curious Robot on Mars! by James Duffett-Smith 

186 million miles away, a brave little rover explores Mars alone, searching for signs of life. When he loses contact with Earth, things look bleak—just endless rocks. But a mysterious flash sparks hope. He moves closer…then suddenly falls into darkness. What will he find? 

The Moon by Anne Rooney 

The moon’s always up there, but how much do you really know about it? This fun guide answers common questions with clear, easy explanations, cool facts, and colorful, sometimes funny illustrations. It’s an engaging way for readers of all levels to learn more about our closest space neighbor. 

Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly and read by Octavia Spencer 

The inspiring true story of four brilliant women who helped send astronauts into space. These math geniuses behind major NASA milestones pushed past barriers of race and gender and worked tirelessly. They made history with their talent, determination, and groundbreaking contributions. 

Space Case by Stuart Gibbs and read by Gibson Frazier 

Dash lives on a moon base and should be thrilled, but he’s bored stiff. No going outside, barely anything to do. Then a top scientist dies, and Dash suspects foul play. No one believes him, but he’s sure something’s off. And the truth might be way more dangerous than anyone thinks. 

The Race to Space by Ben Thompson and Erik Slader and read by L. J. Glanser 

America’s path to the moon was messy. After Sputnik launched, the US struggled, even earning the nickname “Kaputnik” for a failed attempt. But they kept trying, learning from every mistake and improving each time. Dive into the funny, behind-the-scenes fails that led to triumph. 

100 Amazing Facts About Space written and read by Marc Dresgui  

Jump into space with 100 amazing facts! Packed with fun, easy-to-understand facts, it brings the wonders of the universe to life. Perfect for curious readers and future astronomers, it’s an exciting mix of learning and entertainment that’ll spark your imagination. 

The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella Vol. 3: Get Outer My Space! by Sabrina Moyle and illustrated by Eunice Moyle 

When their Wi-Fi dies, Astrid and Stella land on a planet with internet, but the games are total chaos with no rules. They set things right, then head to another world to face their nightmares and help an alien neighbor, with their sidekick Bobo along for the ride. 

The Human Body: An Aliens Guide by Ruth Redford and illustrated by Leandro Cunha 

Take a ride in a UFO with curious aliens learning how the human body works. Eye-catching graphics explore systems like circulatory, digestive, and skeletal while explaining cells, organs, and injuries. It also shows how the body stays healthy and fights off germs and other invaders

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures: The Training Sessions by Dave Scheidt and Daniel José Older and illustrated by Andy Duggan 

In a galaxy far away, three Jedi younglings named Kai, Lys, and Nubs blast off on fun, action-packed missions to learn the Force. With pilot Nash and droid RJ-83, they tackle wild challenges, from racing Wookiees to rescuing ships and exploring monster-filled swamps.

Cleopatra In Space: Target Practice written and illustrated by Mike Maihack  

When Cleo gets zapped into the far future, she discovers she’s meant to stop evil ruler Xaius Octavian. At Yasiro Academy, she juggles classes, combat training, and new friendships, all while learning to lead and somehow still dealing with homework and detention.

Phoebe and Her Unicorn: Galactic Unicorn written and illustrated by Dana Simpson  

As the school year approaches, 10-year-old Phoebe and her unicorn BFF Marigold Heavenly Nostrils plan a big end-of-summer birthday bash for everyone, even humans and magical creatures. But things get weird when a robot version of Marigold shows up, sparking an identity crisis and a wild space mission.