Space For Children

Ever since the first astronauts traveled to space in the 1960s, scientists and engineers have worked hard to learn more about space travel. What kinds of spaceships will people use in the future? How will their needs be met during the long journey between Earth and some distant world? Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists look for the answers to these questions and more as they learn about modern space tourism and the future of space travel.

Set in 2040, the Mars Diaries feature 14-year-old Tyce Sanders, the only child ever born on Mars. He lives under a dome on the red planet with 200 scientists and techies, including his mother, Kristy Sanders, a biologist and a believer. Tyce is confined to a wheelchair, but virtual reality and robotics allow him to experience life beyond his physical boundaries.

Iaka Kazumi is enjoying her life as a research scientist, at least until her former Earth Force boss calls. Iaka finds herself dragged back into the dangerous world of espionage and running for her life. Marcus Drake and Solomon Keys rush to try and save her before it’s too late. Hunted by black-masked assassins while on the trail of a dangerous techno-cult, Marcus, Solomon, and Iaka crisscross the galaxy in an attempt to save the Earth from a dark fate. An old enemy becomes an ally, and the final battle will leave the Earth changed forever.

Join Sarah, Sam, Stella, and Chris on a fun-filled space adventure! Using their imaginations and teamwork, these four friends blast off in their homemade rocket to explore Mars. With laughter, creativity, and a touch of stardust, this story is perfect for little dreamers who love outer space!

Hot off their successful mission in THE MOUSE WATCH UNDERWATER, Bernie and Jarvis are tapped to join the most important mission yet: one that will take them into outer space! The task? To take the Milk Saucer energy source they recovered from Cat-Lantis and connect it to a satellite that’s currently circling the earth in order to halt the effects of global warming, and basically save the world. It’s a huge honor to be chosen for this dangerous and historic mission. There’s just one problem: Bernie is terrified of outer space.

UFOhs! Mysteries in the Sky is the first book to explore the strange, exciting, and unknown world of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena for kids. UFOhs! cuts through speculation and pseudo-science to describe real phenomena as observed and documented by pilots, ship captains, scientists, and ordinary men, women, and children from around the world. Playful and probing, UFOhs! Mysteries in the Sky prompts kids and their parents to talk about the moon, the stars, the planets, and all the things they see in the sky, and to wonder about those we can't yet explain.

When the clock strikes twelve and the stars begin to twinkle, Nico's bedroom transforms into a launchpad for dreams. With a gentle whoosh, a glowing midnight balloon lifts him into the sky, carrying him far beyond his window and into the heart of the night. As Nico soars past the crescent moon and glides through shimmering constellations, he meets celestial creatures, rides stardust breezes, and discovers that the night sky is full of stories waiting to be told. Each twinkle becomes a stepping stone on an enchanting adventure across galaxies, guided by the magic of wonder and imagination.

Elio es un niño de 11 años con una gran imaginación y una gran pasión por el espacio. Un día es transportado accidentalmente al Comuniverso, una organización interplanetaria con representantes de galaxias muy lejanas, donde es identificado por error como el líder de la Tierra. Ahora Elio se enfrenta al reto de entablar relaciones con excéntricos alienígenas, sortear una crisis intergaláctica y descubrir quién es realmente y a dónde pertenece.

On the way home from a gym, Mary starts noticing a large man stalking her. Whenever she tells people about it, they mysteriously forget about it the next day. When her friend tries to help her catch this stalker, he gets kidnapped instead and a few minutes later, everyone forgets about him except her and two others. Mary and her friends found themselves involved in big political games and now they should take some responsibility and make things go right. This is book 4 of the "Surviving Destiny"

Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium. He is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making science fun and easy to understand, he has hosted and appeared on TV shows such as Nova ScienceNow and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Join Captain Leo and his intrepid crew of young explorers on a thrilling journey through the cosmos in "The Space Explorers." This captivating collection of stories takes listeners on an epic voyage filled with excitement, mystery, and discovery.

December, 1975, Apollo 23 lifts off and Wendy Pendleton fulfills her dream of becoming the first woman on the moon. She and her crewmate Ray McPherson explore the lunar south-pole and its rich deposits of ice. But an act of sabotage may mean that the two astronauts who came to the moon in peace for all mankind may rest in peace on the lunar surface. Their only hope is a daring rescue mission using a commercial space shuttle outfitted for an emergency lunar voyage, Children of Apollo: The First Woman on the Moon Continues the story told in Children of Apollo: The Space Race Gambit and ...

Science and laughs combine in this out-of-this-world adventure from best-selling author Christopher Edge. You might think that this story is going to be an intergalactic adventure filled with UFOs, black holes, killer robots and some very foul-smelling aliens. And you'd be right. But it's mostly about a boy called Jake, his embarrassing dad and the mind-boggling question...are we really alone in the universe?

Probes can explore the depths of space in ways that would kill human beings. The information they provide can spur countless innovations here on Earth. Learn how probes work and the exciting possibilities that their discoveries may inspire.

The moon is more than a giant rock orbiting Earth—it could become a gateway into deeper space! Find out how NASA and other international and commercial agencies are working together to explore and build on the moon.

NASA's Orion spacecraft is pushing the limits of space travel and exploration like never before. The ultimate goal is a mission to Mars! Learn about the challenges that scientists, engineers, and astronauts must overcome to make this dream a reality.

Our Universe bundle by Stacy McAnulty is a forthcoming title from Henry Holt & Co.

What if you had the power to destroy the universe? An unimaginable power has awakened within Maia. As much as she wants to resume a regular life at ThulaSu, she realizes normalcy is an impossible quest. She has changed . . . forever. So has the world around her. As fifteen-year-old Maia battles a swiftly-strengthening storm of evil and struggles to regain her friends' trust, she understands the meaning of true strength. That real power is not about blasting everything that stands in her way just because she can, unless it serves the greater good. And sometimes, the greater good can demand ...

Sometimes it can be a challenge to get a seven-year-old to go to sleep, and these stories are designed to keep children focused while they lie in bed waiting to get to sleep. Background music as well as a soothing narrative style are used to create a calm bedtime environment. The other benefit of these stories is that they are educational, and so young listeners should build up knowledge of, and curiosity for the world around them. The stories span a range of topics including Earth, space-flight, the planets in our solar system, gravity, and a brief introduction to relativity.

There are many stories in books and movies about what would happen if aliens invaded Earth. Would humans be able to survive if aliens took over our planet? Listen to find out!