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Nonfiction Outer Space Books for Kids
With the aurora borealis in full display earlier this year and the solar eclipse, plus your more typical events like full moons and meteor showers, it’s no wonder kids (and adults) are fascinated by outer space! Today, I’m sharing 15 nonfiction books about outer space for the littlest of readers…
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Coding Books for Kids
For kids who love screen time and video games, you might get them interested in reading if they can learn how to make their own computer game! Check out these great how-to guides to learn the basics of coding computers. If you want to get into computer science as an…
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Must-Read Science Nonfiction for Kids
As I’ve mentioned in the past, there are kids (and adults!) who will always prefer to read nonfiction over fiction. They like to learn new things, read about things they love, and just want to read fact over fiction. And guess what? That’s awesome! Reading is a great way to…
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Four on Friday: National Space Day
It’s National Space Day! Today we celebrate the achievements of mathematicians, scientists, and astronauts who have explored the final frontier. Today I’m sharing four nonfiction (ish) books for different age groups. From board books to middle grade students, these are engaging titles that are sure to pique your child’s interest…
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Clues to the Universe
Synopsis: “This #ownvoices debut about losing and finding family, forging unlikely friendships, and searching for answers to big questions will resonate with fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead. The only thing Rosalind Ling Geraghty loves more than watching NASA launches with her dad is building rockets with him.…
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Storytime Theme: Moon
The moon was so bright this morning when I went out to walk my dog. It was still very much dark outside and much colder than it has been! The moon was almost full and just so, so bright! I thought a list of moon storytime books would be perfect…
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Aliens from Outer Space Storytime
Today’s storytime theme focuses on the fantastical aspects of outer space – Aliens! It’s perfect for this year’s Summer Reading theme – A Universe of Stories or could be used as part of a theme around other fun creatures like unicorns and monsters, maybe for a Halloween theme! If you…
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#blogbookaday: Franky
Summary: “Sam loves robots. He is certain they live in outer space among the stars. His family laughs at him, and no one seems to understand. No one except for Franky, that is…” (Taken from Goodreads) Review: Sam knows that robots live in outer space, but his family won’t believe him, so he…
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60 STEM Titles for 3-6 Year Olds
We often are asked by parents for “science books for preschoolers” and after a reference interview, we find that they are looking to teach their kids a variety of science concepts at a young age and finding books that are academic enough to satisfy the parents can be difficult. I…
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#blogbookaday: Rufus Blasts Off!
Summary: ““My name is Rufus Leroy Williams III. And I am ready to blast off.” “NO PIGS IN SPACE.” Rufus the Pig has already sailed the seven seas on a pirate ship. Now he dreams of the Moon, the stars, and Mars! So he bids his mateys goodbye and reports for duty…
