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Thursday, June 14, 2012

6 Space Books for Kids



This Place Has No AtmosphereThis Place Has No Atmosphere
by Paula Danziger
In the year 2057, 14-year-old Aurora moves with her family to a mall on the moon.
CosmicCosmic
by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Twelve-year-old Liam is mistaken for an adult and sent to chaperone a trip to space.
Charlie and the Great Glass ElevatorCharlie and the Great Glass Elevator
by Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket and candymaker Willy Wonka fly the chocolate factory's elevator into space in this sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Binky the Space CatBinky  the Space Cat
by Ashley Spires
A housecat believes he must prepare to launch into space in this hilarious graphic novel for early readers.
Life as We Knew It (Last Survivors, #1)Life As We Knew It
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
A chilling glimpse into what could happen on Earth if the moon were suddenly knocked out of orbit.
Every Soul A StarEvery Soul a Star
by Wendy Mass
Ally, who lives at Moon Shadow campground and is homeschooled by her parents, faces serious changes when her parents announce they will be moving after the upcoming eclipse.