We just posted a fun solar system unit study a couple of weeks back, so I thought I’d share some wonderful books about the solar system for kids of all ages!
I love videos and technology, but there is just nothing like turning the pages of a book with a child. It’s one of the best feelings in the world.
So, when it comes to learning, I will always come back to books, which is why I love these solar system books for kids.
These solar system stories are filled with gorgeous illustrations, fun facts, and awesome activities that kids will love! They’d make a wonderful addition to a space or solar system unit.
Read on to see the full list. Hopefully you can find some new favorites to share with your students!
For more ways to learn about outer space, take a look at All About the Solar System – a printable science unit for early elementary grades!
25 Awesome Books about the Solar System for Kids
1. National Geographic Kids: First Big Book of Space
2. There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System (The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
3. Space Encyclopedia: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond (National Geographic Kids)
4. Hello, World!: Solar System
5. Smithsonian: The Planets (DK Books)
6. Solar System Scratch and Sketch: An Activity Book for Inquisitive Artists and Astronauts of All Ages
7. Chasing Space: Young Readers’ Edition
8. Let’s Explore the Solar System (Planets)
9. The Planets in Our Solar System (Let’s Read and Find Out Science)
10. What’s Out There?: A Book about Space
11. The Magic School Bus 3-D: A Journey Through the Solar System
12. The Everything Kids’ Astronomy Book: Blast Into Outer Space with Stellar Facts
13. Astronomy: The Solar System (Super Smart Science)
15. Exploring the Solar System: A History with 22 Activities
16. 13 Planets: The Latest View of the Solar System (National Geographic Kids)
17. Scholastic Reader Level 2: Solar System
18. Our Solar System: Revised Edition
19. Smart Kids Space: For Kids Who Really Love Space!
20. Let’s Explore the Solar System (Planets)
21. Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes!
22. A Trip Into Space: An Adventure to the International Space Station
23. Basher Basics: Space Exploration
24. First Space Encyclopedia: A Reference Guide to Our Galaxy and Beyond
25. Space Kids: An Introduction for Young Explorers
After sharing these amazing books about the solar system with your family, don’t miss these other planetary posts!
