We’ve created a collection of out-of-this world books that are perfect for kids who are interested in planets, rockets and space.
If that sounds like your child, then these books are for them. You might inspire them to switch off their screens and shoot for the stars through the award-winning picture book Look Up! , written by Nathan Bryon and illustrated by Dapo Adeola. They might discover mind-blowing facts about sound and space in Dr Sheila Kanani's Can You Get Music on the Moon? . Or, they might join Ferris as his new foster brother arrives in The Day My Brother Got Famous ; Arthur is OBSESSED with space whereas Ferris has more down-to-earth hobbies!
First Ferris Foster’s dog got famous, and then his school did! He’s ready for normal life again, that is until his new foster brother Arthur arrives. The boys couldn’t be more different; Arthur is OBSESSED with space, whereas Ferris has more down-to-earth hobbies, like rating crisps out of 10. Arthur’s going to spend half-term at camp, giving Ferris the time (andspace ) to draw the best cartoon ever and win a grand cash prize that could change everything. On top of all that, Ferris and his mums are preparing for a nerve-wracking interview which will decide if they’ll finally become his foster-sister Keely’s forever family.
But when the Fosters drop Arthur off at Camp Space-Tacular, he has a SUPERNOVA of a meltdown and doesn’t want Ferris to leave! Can Ferris help Arthur, draw his competition-winning comic, and convince Keely’s social worker he’s the perfect big brother, or are his plans just too astronomical?!
Have you ever wondered what’s really going on in space? Are you cosmos curious ? Strap in and get ready to travel on a spectacular cosmic journey to discover 101 secrets about our unbelievable universe, including: did you know outer space is only an hour’s drive away? Do you think heavy objects curve space and time? Is there a void in the universe? Would Saturn float in the bath? This beautifully illustrated book from Dan Marshall is bursting with cosmic facts, experiments and brainteasers that help uncover some of the universe’s best kept space secrets.
Look Up!
Meet hilarious, science-mad chatterbox, Rocket - she's going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived! But… can she convince her big brother to stop looking down at his phone and start LOOKING UP at the stars?
Bursting with energy and passion about science and space, this heart-warming, inspirational picture book will have readers turning off their screens and switching on to the outside world.
Dr Sheila Kanani is here to explain ten of the most EXTRAORDINARY ideas in science – and introduce the incredible brains that you never knew were behind them.
Each chapter explores one important idea: how it works, why it’s important, and the real story of how it was discovered. Did you know for example that Isaac Newton was influenced by scientists from the Islamic Golden Age? You’ll also hear about the unbelievable accidents behind some of these amazing ideas, as well as the mysteries that scientists are still trying to solve.
With stunning illustrations from Liz Kay, this beautiful treasury is perfect for curious kids to dip in and out of, and is packed with fascinating facts.
George, Neila and Bash are the worst band on Earth. George wants them to be brilliant - but Neila has stage fright, and Bash is too distracted by his obsession with stars, aliens and faraway planets. But what they lack in talent and confidence, they make up for in heart. They're determined to blow their friends away at their school Battle of the Bands contest. But the moment they start to play… They're beamed up into space!!!
Now the kids face an even bigger challenge: Battle of the Bands, but the intergalactic version. They're competing against alien bands from every galaxy! And if they don't win, they might never make it home again… Can the worst band on Earth become the best band in the universe?
Princess Celeste Starwing reckons she’s just about got the hang of this running the intergalactic post office gig. People are getting their post on time, she and Podge have a very helpful new recruit, Oswald the goblin, and the stardust bunnies are as cute as ever.
So it’s a bit of a surprise to have a new spanner thrown in the works, in the form of a daring cosmic cat burglar, who not only pinches a whole load of post, but frames Celeste and her team for the crime in the process. Now they’ll have to work out who the thief is – and quick, before they’re thrown into intergalactic prison...
Daisy and her class have SPACE FEVER after a talk about stars, moons and faraway planets. THEN their teacher announces they're going to spend a WHOLE WEEK learning all about space. How COSMIC is that?!
Trouble is, SPACE FEVER follows Daisy back home too. And turning your bedroom ceiling into the universe isn't that easy. Even with lots of glow-in-the-dark stars, superglue, and your best friend to help...
Inspired by ESA astronaut Tim Peake and his sons, and featuring an introduction from Tim, this is the perfect bedtime book!
Two space-mad little boys get ready for bed and say goodnight to their toy rockets, launch pads and planet mobiles, before being whisked away into space on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams...
In the future, the most underestimated person on the planet may be the only one who can save it... The year is 3897, and life on Earth is a neon dream, all flashing lights and buzzy noise – and no one remembers that behind the illuminated shell above them there's a night sky filled with stars.
As she turns 11, neurodivergent, freckled Astrifer Nova is nothing like her sporty, high-achieving twin brother, Blaze. And on the day of her Work Path Allocation ceremony which determines the course of her life, she is crushed when she gets assigned to something as boring as the sock factory. But all is not as it seems, and as she uncovers layers of hidden truths all around her, Astrifer discovers that the world is bigger than she ever imagined – and that it’s up to her and a motley crew of new friends (including one from very far away) to challenge the status quo. Turns out, their differences may be exactly what the planet needs…
Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets. And yes, you'll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!
With stunning full-colour illustrations by Liz Kay that bring the magic of sound and space to life, this out-of-this-world book is perfect for kids aged 7+.
Have you ever wondered how the universe began? Or what it takes to put humans on the moon - or even on Mars? What would you do if you could travel through space and time?
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this beautiful collection of up-to-the-minute essays mind-blowing facts and out-of-this-world colour photographs, by the world's leading scientists including Professor Stephen Hawking himself, curated by the brilliant Lucy Hawking.
Space Race
Five... Four... Three... Two... One. Lift-off!
What can Lizzie do when big-headed Jake challenges her to a race in space? She's GOT to beat him. But Jake has a super-duper, deluxe new spaceship that runs on special fuel...
Zoom to Pluto and back with this super space story from award-winning author Malorie Blackman.
In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, Danny and Dinosaur are off on an adventure in space!
But when Danny realises he's forgotten Dino's lunch box, the very hungry dinosaur eats everything in sight, including their only way back home: the rocket! How will Dino get them back down to earth?
Find poop, planets and pandemonium in this supersonic space adventure!
Four STARRY tales of time travel, space and . . . lemonade?! All aboard the 59A time travelling bus!
Sip a cool lemonade on the moon! Meet a caveman who is still alive today! Find out how to build a rocket ship that goes to Mars!
With full-colour illustrations, these stories are the perfect introduction for young readers to the world of legendary storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett.
Zoom off in to space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch?
The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from three up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it's out of this world.
In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece.
As a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people in the history of space travel. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts.
Tom Fletcher and Greg Abbott have created an out-of-this-world interactive adventure, featuring an adorable alien who has crash-landed in YOUR book!
You'll have to help Alien back up into space, because aliens don't belong on Earth... do they?
Why is blood red? Why are carrots orange? Who invented the lightbulb? Why is the world 'going green'? Is the sky really blue? And what is ultraviolet light?
You'll discover the answers to these questions - and many more - in this incredible collection of scientific facts about colour. We'll talk about light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach - though you will learn why the sea looks blue!). You'll find out how some animals are able to glow in the dark and how others change their colours to hide from predators.
You'll even be taught by a real astronomer, Dr Sheila Kanani, exactly how to make a rainbow - in space!
Hello, Star
Hello, Star is an inspirational picture book about a love of science and the importance of empathy.
When a young girl learns that a bright light in the sky is coming from a dying star, she promises to keep it company until the light goes out. Every night the girl reassures her friend that she is still there. As the years pass, the girl learns everything she can about planets, space, and the universe, inspired by her dimming friend - until she realises she needs to do something more.
This touching tribute to stars, space, and science celebrates how a small act of compassion can flourish into a life full of meaning and wonder.
Meet the ultimate group of galactic misfits: the adventurous and goofy Rex; his robot First Mate, Spud; the banana-like navigator Lt. Peele; an adorable Shark-headed Ensign called Trog; and the mysterious rabbit scientist, Dr. B - who must band together to protect the universe from space pirates, cosmic bad guys, and the occasional planet-sized platypus! Oh, and all whilst hurtling through the stars in a giant hot dog-shaped spaceship...
Rex and the team have been assigned by S.T.A.R.R. Command to protect an alien leader and his loyal subjects from monsters attacking their planet - but it soon becomes clear that all is not as it seems!
Join the gang on a hilarious and out-of-this world adventure, perfect for reluctant readers and fans of DOG MAN !
Forever Star
This is the dark and starless sky, where just past the moon a planet drifts by. And this is the planet that's full to the brim, with friendly and caring space people called... TIM!
Meet Tim and Tim - a couple who long for a family and set off on a quest to find their very own star child. This joyful, read-aloud adventure is a comforting, soothing read that's ideal just before bedtime. It's also a helpful jumping off point for early conversations about the experiences of LGBTQ+ families for the youngest readers.
All eleven-year old Alex wants is to launch his iPod into space. With a series of audio recordings, he will show other lifeforms out in the cosmos what life on Earth, his Earth, is really like.
But for a boy with a long-dead dad, a troubled mum, and a mostly-not-around brother, Alex struggles with the big questions. Where do I come from? Who's out there? And, above all, How can I be brave?
Determined to find the answers, Alex sets out on a remarkable road trip that will turn his whole world upside down...
What happens when you leave your toys out in the garden at night? They get beamed into space - that's what!
The Cowboy, the Wonderdoll, the Dinosaur and the rest of the gang will take you on an out-of-this-world adventure, travelling the stars and meeting aliens along the way.
Join our plucky band as they explore the cosmos, and help out one lonely alien along the way.
