Library Adventures: Space Explorers

Imagined by children, created by Kirklees Libraries.

Library Adventures is a free, year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4-11.

Libraries across Kirklees will host 6 exciting themes chosen by the children of Kirklees.

Animal Planet. Magical Lands. Oceans. Rainforest. Space Explorers. Spooky.

Kirklees.gov.uk/library-adventures

Updated June 27, 2024
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Sputnik's guide to life on Earth
Cottrell Boyce, Frank
Paper Book
A one-of-a-kind story of heart, humor, and finding one's place in the universe. Prez knows that the best way to keep track of things is to make a list. That's important when you have a grandfather who is constantly forgetting. And it's even more important when your grandfather can't...
A wrinkle in time
L'Engle, Madeleine.
Paper Book
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER * TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME * NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY Read the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years! "A Wrinkle in Time<...
The little prince
Saint-Exupâery, Antoine de
Paper Book
This beloved, world-famous allegorical classic about a young prince on a quest for knowledge is an essential read for every home library. Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original full-color art, this definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture...
Larklight, or, The revenge of the white spiders!, or, To Saturn's rings and back! : a rousing tale of fearless pluck in the farthest reaches of space
Reeve, Philip.
Paper Book
Click here to download and listen to an excerpt fromLarklight Arthur (Art) Mumsby and his irritating sister, Myrtle live with their father in a huge and rambling house called Larklight...that just happens to be traveling through outer space. When a visitor called Mr....
The little prince
Saint-Exupâery, Antoine de
Paper Book
This beloved, world-famous allegorical classic about a young prince on a quest for knowledge is an essential read for every home library. Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original full-color art, this definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture...
Spaceflight : the complete story from Sputnik to shuttle--and beyond
Sparrow, Giles
Paper Book
Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first space flight, this illustrated book about the history of humans in space covers the fascinating quest for the final frontier, from the first space flight to today's missions and beyond.
Space travel
Stone, Jerry, (Consultant)
Paper Book
Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to astronauts, rockets, and the future of space exploration. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating...
Astro girl
Wilson-Max, Ken
Paper Book
The stars are the limit for a little girl who acts out her wish to be an astronaut -- inspired by a very special person. Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. "I want to be an astronaut!" she says to everyone who will listen. While her mama is away...

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