Look Up! 4 Books About the Sun, Moon, and Stars for Kids
by Dena McMurdie
My oldest daughter has always loved outer space. When she was small, we would go to the library and look through shelf after shelf, picking out everything with a moon or stars on the cover. I took her to visit NASA and the Space Museum and downloaded a constellation app for our iPad. We even covered her ceiling with glow in the dark stars. And of course, we read endless books about the sun, moon, stars, and space (and still do). Here are some of our favorites.
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What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky
Available from:Science, history, legend, and stunning artwork combine to create this informative and beautiful book. With information about everything from phases of the moon to ancient and modern constellations, it's a must-read for families interested in the night sky.
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How to Catch a Star
Available from:A young boy wants to catch a star, but his efforts seem futile until he looks in an unexpected place. This charming book encourages young readers to dream big and never give up hope.
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Whose Moon Is That?
Available from:A simple question starts a squabble over who owns the moon — until the moon itself declares that nobody owns it. This book is a gentle reminder that the beauties of the night sky are a gift to everyone.
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Margaret and the Moon
Available from:Margaret's contributions to the space program at NASA helped put Neil Armstrong on the moon. She hand-wrote code for the computers aboard Apollo missions 8–11. This picture book biography is a great read for kids interested in software engineering, space exploration, and the moon.
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