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List of Reviewed Children's Books

Most recently added reviews listed first

  • Galileo's Universe, by J. Patrick Lewis (2005). An amazing "pop-up" biography of one of humanity's most important scientists.
  • Look to the Stars, by Buzz Aldrin (2009). Aldrin puts the accomplishments of Apollo into the personal and historical context of the human quest to reach the stars.
  • Mars (Updated Edition), by Melanie Chrismer (2008). A great first introduction to the red planet for new readers.
  • Saturn for My Birthday, by John McGranaghan (2008). A playful and engaging book about the planet Saturn for young children and their parents to enjoy together.
  • Astrobiology, by Fred Bortz (2007). This informative introduction to the fascinating topic of possible life on other worlds provides an appropriate level of background and detail.
  • Spacer and Rat, by Margaret Bechard (2005). Engaging story of two young people on a space colony in the asteroid belt; impressive job of creating a complete fictional world.
  • Sky Horizon, by David Brin (2007). A back story for an upcoming series, Colony High, about teenagers struggling to survive on another world.
  • Engineering for Every Kid, by Janice Van Cleave (2007). "Should be a required textbook at every elementary school in the country."
  • The City of Ember, by Jeanne DuPrau (2004). Two preteens struggle to find a way past the unbroken blackness that surrounds their self-contained city before the generator that sustains them fails.
  • Darok 9, by H. J. Ralles (2002). In a future where the human survivors of a devastated Earth live in “Daroks" on the Moon, a scientist holds the key to survival.
  • Faraway Worlds, by Paul Halpern, PhD (2004). Explore and imagine living on worlds around distant stars through this fantastically illustrated and superbly written book.
  • Home on the Moon, by Marianne Dyson (2003). Describes the resources on the Moon and walks students through what it would take to establish a lunar settlement, while adeptly providing young readers the technical information required in real-life terms they can easily understand.
  • Greetings from Planet Earth, by Barbara Kerley (2007). This excellent novel about life, war, and space is full of great science detail and important issues for young people to consider.
  • Space Station Science, by Marianne Dyson (2004). A must for families with space-happy kids. With easy-to-understand explanations and wonderful illustrations, it covers getting there, coming home, and everything in between.
  • Shanghaied to the Moon, by Michael J. Daley (2007). An excellent science fiction adventure appropriate for middle grade and young adult readers.
  • Kids to Space, by Lonnie Jones Schorer (2006). What is the recipe for the ultimate space reference book? Take 6,000 students, 18,000 of their questions, and 83 experts to answer them.
  • NASA Planetary Spacecraft, by Carmen Bredeson (2000). Provides kids a great introduction to the planets and moons in our solar system via images returned by spacecraft.
  • Reaching for the Moon, by Buzz Aldrin (2005). Captures the spirit of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, a genuine American hero who shows how to pursue dreams with determination, strength, and persistence.
  • First on the Moon, by Barbara Hehner (2000). This book provides an up-close look at what an astronaut would see from the surface of the Moon, and also an excellent source of historical information for young students.
  • Max Goes to Mars, by Jeffrey Bennett (2006). Max the dog joins a crew searching for life on Mars, making for a fun and educational story that all future Martians are sure to enjoy.
  • Man on the Moon, by Anastasia Suen (2002 reprint). In this illustrated book, young readers learn about the exciting Apollo 11 voyage to the Moon by three brave astronauts.
  • Team Moon, by Catherine Thimmesh (2006). With breathtaking photos and a lively text, Team Moon will hold the attention of even the most reluctant reader as it relates behind-the-scene stories of Apollo 11. For ages 10+.
  • Earth to Stella, by Simon Puttock (2006). Who wants to go to bed when there is a universe to explore?
  • Pieces of Another World, by Mara Rockcliff (2005). A heart-warming story that will educate and excite children to watch the sky for meteors and encourage parents to observe with their children.
  • Robots Slither, by Ryan Ann Hunter (2005). A rhyming picture book that provides an overview of the types of modern robots and is fun to read, with sidebars that provide plenty of facts that should entice kids to embrace a future full of friendly robots.
  • Max Goes to the Moon, by Jeffrey Bennett (2003). Max the dog visits the Moon in a scientifically-accurate and a wonderfully-illustrated book for young children.

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