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Stargazing

Summer is for stargazing! There are even several dark sky preserves in Alberta. Use these titles as inspiration for your own sky watching adventures. These books are for children ages 5 - 8.

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  • Can't Get Enough Space Stuff

    Fun Facts, Awesome Info, Cool Games, Silly Jokes, and More!

    Beer, Julie (Children's author),
    This book contains facts, jokes, games, crafts, and fun quizzes to test your space knowledge (personality quizzes included, like "Which Planet Are You?"). Every page has full colour, full page photos to create a totally immersive learning…
    Book, 2022Washington, District of Columbia : National Geographic, 2022, ©2022. — J 520 BEE
  • Clouds in Space

    Nebulae, Stardust, and Us

    Robeson, Teresa, 1964-
    “You are grown from scattered stardust, sprouted in a stellar nursery.” Told from the point of view of a nebula, the interconnectedness of the universe is touched upon in the most lyrical language. The text is supported by beautiful artwork, created…
    Book, 2024Somerville, Massachusetts : MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2024, ©2024. — J 523. 1135 ROB
  • Come on a journey exploring the many, many galaxies outside of our own Milky Way. An updated edition now features new scientific information and discoveries, discussing how humans first started investigating galaxies and the new galaxies that we…
    Book, 2023New York : Holiday House, 2023, ©2023. — J 523. 112 GIB 2023
  • The Goldilocks Zone

    Real Facts About Outer Space

    Sheneman, Drew,
    Take a tour across the starry skies and discover why and how planet Earth is just right for us. Full of scientific facts and never lacking in jokes, this book is an entertaining and accurate resource for learning about what makes up our solar…
    Book, 2021New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021, ©2021. — J 523. 2 SHE
  • With math featured as an engaging backdrop, Imagine Counting All the Stars takes readers on a thoughtful exploration of friendship. A young girl named Maddie longs to find a friend who understands her love of patterns and counting. One day, while on…
    Book, 2024Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, ©2024. — Z CAI
  • Looking Up!

    the Science of Stargazing

    Rao, Joe,
    Did you know that sunset on the moon would look white because the moon has no atmosphere? That is just one of the things you will learn on your way to becoming an expert with this book. Ages 6–8.
    Book, 2017New York : Simon Spotlight, 2017, ©2017. — J 520 RAO
  • Learn why planets orbit the sun, how stars form, and much more in this introductory illustrated guide to space for young readers. Ages 6–9.
    Book, 2024Somerville, Massachusetts : Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2024, ©2023. — J 523. 1 DEL
  • This book begins with a relatable scene of a bedtime story and cuddle, but then the power goes out – it’s too dark! In order for the last story to be read, the stars are captured from the sky. But then it’s too bright! Do stars really belong inside,…
    Book, 2025New York : Holiday House, ©2025. — X EMB
  • Packed with lots of photos this book will help kids identify planets and stars, including which seasons they can be found in. There are activity suggestions that can be done right in the backyard or out camping. Ages 8 and up.
    Book, 2016Washington, District of Columbia : National Geographic, 2016, ©2016. — J 523. 8 SCH
  • Written by a physicist, Professor Astro Cat's Stargazing is a great introduction to the stars in our universe and scientific discovers in astronomy. Ages 5–7.
    Book, 2019London : Flying Eye Books, 2019, ©2019. — J 520 WAL
  • Star Finder!

    a Step-by-step Guide to the Night Sky

    This guide for constellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere has really easy to digest illustrations, maps, and tips for star gazing. The book covers lore about the constellations and the zodiac as well as how to recognize the stars, planets,…
    Book, 2017New York : DK Publishing, 2017, ©2017. — J 523. 8 STA
  • Gail Gibbons is one of the best science writers for children grades K - 3. Stargazers covers facts about stars, constellations, and telescopes. It's been vetted by an expert and it highlights important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer,…
    Book, 2023New York : Holiday House, 2023, ©2023. — J 520 GIB 2023
  • Using rhymes to create a folktale inspired story, Giovanni and Lorenzo are Sky Repair Specialists, filling gaps in space with stars. But when Lorenzo gets stuck, they have to call upon their constellation friends to give them a hand. Ages 4–8.
    Book, 2023New York : Michael di Capua Books/Harper Collins Publishers, 2023, ©2023. — J 520 BUR
  • Have you ever wished upon a star? Unusual best friends Acamar and Eridani do just that, with an unexpected result. This book is part fantasy, part fable, and is gloriously illustrated with images that seem to shimmer and shine, just like the…
    Book, 2020Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ©2020. — Z DEN