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Where Is Our Solar System?
by Stephanie Sabol; illustrated by Ted Hammond

This overview of our solar system will inspire young readers to grab a telescope and explore the night skies. Ages 8-12.

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The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal
by Nick Seluk

The Sun never stops working to keep things on Earth running smoothly. This funny and factual book explains why it’s the “star” of our solar system. Ages 4-8.

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Just Right
by Curtis Manley; illustrated by Jessica Lanan

A young girl explores fascinating scientific questions that have been shaped by the effort to locate an Earth-like (or “goldilocks”) planet. Ages 6-10.

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The Science of Spacecraft
by Alex Woolf

Explore many different kinds of spacecraft in use today, from the artificial satellites that orbit Earth to the probes that explore the furthest reaches of our solar system. Ages 8-9.

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Counting on Katherine
by Helaine Becker; illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

Johnson’s extraordinary math skills were integral to putting an astronaut in space, a man on the moon, and ensuring Apollo 13’s safe return. Ages 5-9.

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The Boy Who Touched the Stars
by José M. Hernández; illustrated by Steven Petruccio

In this bilingual picture book, an astronaut recounts his childhood as the son of Mexican migrant workers and his dream to travel to the stars. Ages 7-12.

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Rocket to the Moon!
by Don Brown

This graphic novel explores rocket technology history, such as ancient Chinese rockets, "bombs bursting in air" during the War of 1812, and Russia's Sputnik. Ages 8-12.

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Solar System: Our Place in Space
by Rosemary Mosco

Join Sara, Jill, and their space-faring pets on a quest to learn more about the wonders of our solar system—and beyond! Ages 8-12.

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The Countdown Conspiracy
by Katie Slivensky

Some consider Miranda, one of six elite kids training for the first-ever mission to Mars, unworthy of her endeavor. That is until an attack places the mission in Miranda's hands. Ages 8-12.

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Last Day on Mars
by Kevin Emerson

In less than 24 hours, the last ship to a new planet departs Mars. Two teens discover alien technology that might sabotage the exodus and work to save the mission. Ages 9-12

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