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STEM/STEAM: outer space

Children's books about outer space, as recommended by Children's Librarians at Tacoma Public Library.

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23 items

  • First, Nanda's entire world is the circle of her mother's arms but as she grows, she sees the wonder of whirligigs, fractals in the snow, and even the circle of the Earth, itself.
    Book, 2019New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2019. — CJ MERCU-I
  • "Pluto is the smallest planet in our solar system, but how small is small? Join two curious kids as they explore their backyard, and contemplate their place within our vast universe."-- Provided by publisher.
    Book, 2019New York : McElderry Books, [2019] — CJ 523.4922 P9181I 2019
  • When young Mae Jemison is asked by her teacher what she wants to be when she grows up, African American Mae tells her mostly white classmates that she wants to be an astronaut, a dream that her parents wholeheartedly support.
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2018] — CJ 629.450092 J398A 2018
  • How We Got to the Moon

    the People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure

    Rocco, John,
    "This beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks"-- Provided by publisher.
    Book, 2020New York : Crown Books for Young Readers, 2020. — J 629.454 R581H 2020
  • A father communicates his love for his daughter by telling about her connections with the greater universe.
    Book, 2020New York : Make Me A World, [2020] — CJ JAYAW-R
  • Bursting with fascinating facts and the latest breathtaking images, this space book for children brings the wonders of the Solar System to life. Find out about the never-ending storms on Jupiter. Learn about the towering volcanoes of Venus -- all…
    Book, 2019New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2019. — J 520.3 G3663S 2019
  • You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number…
    Book, 2018New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2018. — CJ 510.92 J6338B 2018
  • Curiosity

    the Story of a Mars Rover

    Motum, Markus,
    "Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she's ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation…
    Book, 2018Somerville, Massachussets : Candlewick Press, [2018] — CJ 629.295 MOTUM 2018
  • Explores the formation of the universe.
    Book, 2018Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2018. — CJ 523.18 B3265S 2018
  • Told in rhyming text, a young African American boy, stuck inside on a rainy day, uses his imagination to create a rocket ship out of a rocking chair and takes off on an trip to a distant planet.
    Book, 2020New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020] — CJ SHEPP-M
  • In a space station many light years from Earth, Jakob lives with Grandma, a robot chicken named Derek, and ToolBot, a robot. One day, Jakob finds an enormous rusty, broken rocket in a hangar. "That's not a rusty rocket!" Grandma says excitedly.…
    Book, 2019Wilton, CT : Tiger Tales, [2019] — CJ POWEL-M
  • Illustrations and rhyming text follow baby moons as they awaken in their crescent cradles, have an outing, storytime, and more, then get kisses from Grammies as they return to sleep.
    Book, 2019New York, NY : G. P. Putnam's Sons, [2019] — CJ JAMES-K
  • In this outer space adaptation of the fairy tale in rhyme, Cinderella dreams of becoming a spaceship mechanic.
    Book, 2015San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2015] — CJ UNDER-D
  • Just Right

    Searching for the Goldilocks Planet

    Manley, Curtis,
    Follow a young girl as she explores questions about the wondrous search for another Goldilocks planet.
    Book, 2019New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2019. — CJ 523.2 M3149J 2019
  • The Big Bang presents the mystery of how the universe began in a way we can all understand. Written by an astrophysicist, the pages describe what we know--and what we don't--in a compelling, accessible way.
    Book, 2020Berkeley, California : Creston Books, LLC, [2020] — J 523.18 ST141B 2020
  • Once Upon a Star

    a Poetic Journey Through Space

    Carter, James, 1959-
    "In this poetic tour of the universe, children learn about the Big Bang and the origins of life on Earth."-- Provided by the publisher.
    Book, 2018New York : Doubleday Books for Young Readers, [2018] — CJ 523.1 C2458O 2018
  • Astronomy for Kids

    How to Explore Outer Space With Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes!

    Betts, Bruce, PhD,
    Shares tips on finding things in Outer space, explores the top thirty objects that can be seen with the naked eye, and offers tips on using binoculars and telescopes, from buying tips to usage tricks.
    Book, 2018Emeryville, CA : Rockridge Press, [2018] — J 522 B4666A 2018
  • Presents thought-provoking answers to questions children might have about the nature of time, space, the universe, and mankind's place in it.
    Book, 2010London ; New York : Kingfisher, [2010] — J 523.1 B7317R 2012
  • "Astronaut Clayton Anderson lived aboard the International Space Station--and while he didn't mail letters home, imagine if he did! These letters are full of weird science, wild facts, and outrageous true stories from life in space. Backmatter…
    Book, 2020Ann Arbor, Michigan : Sleeping Bear Press, [2020] — CJ ANDER-C
  • The Space Race

    the Journey to the Moon and Beyond

    Cruddas, Sarah, 1984-
    Provides readers with a history of the space race, astronautics, and technological innovations associated with space flight.
    Book, 2019New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2019. — J 629.409 C887S 2019