Great Space Books for Families (Digital Formats)

These are book recommendations about space, linked to programming activities at the Museum of Science, Boston. This list may include non-fiction science trade books, board books, storybooks, read-alouds, picture books, and more. Ideally these texts are available in several formats, including eBook and Audiobook.

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1	Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 3,295 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
1	Moral Compass to Be, or Not to Be by Bryant Johnson 4.42 avg rating — 77 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
1	The Darkness Outside by J.W. Lynne (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 71 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	A Black Hole Is Not a Hole by Carolyn Cinami Decristofano 3.92 avg rating — 944 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Dialogue Prompt: "We Are Not Alone In The Universe!" by Bryant Johnson 4.12 avg rating — 60 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Martian by Andy Weir (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 1,250,215 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Black Holes, Dwarf Planets, Aliens, and More by Bob McDonald 3.66 avg rating — 182 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Endurance, Young Readers Edition: My Year in Space and How I Got There by Scott Kelly 4.16 avg rating — 209 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Gravity by Jason Chin (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 1,915 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers (Goodreads Author) 4.49 avg rating — 7,725 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	I am Neil Armstrong by Brad Meltzer (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 671 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Little Kids First Big Book of Space by Catherine D. Hughes 4.47 avg rating — 982 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Moon! Earth's Best Friend (Our Universe, 3) by Stacy McAnulty (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 1,117 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Super Cool Space Facts: A Fun, Fact-filled Space Book for Kids by Bruce Betts 4.49 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars