Summer Reading Club 6: Beyond Our World

The BC Summer Reading Club week 6 theme is "Beyond Our World: space & exploration." Check out these suggestions for readers ages 0-12!

Updated July 3, 2024
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We, the curious ones
Bauer, Marion Dane 
Paper Book
Shimmering poetry and stunning cut-paper art portray epic concepts--the evolving biography of the universe and the symbiotic relationship between science and story. Since the beginning, humans have created stories about the universe. From early mythology to modern-day science is...

Picturebook

Stella, star explorer
Miller, Kelly Leigh, author, illustrator. 
Paper Book
From the author of I Love My Fangs! and I Love My Fur! comes a charming, out-of-this-world picture book about a young girl's galactic adventure and the aliens who show her there's no place like home. Stella is tired of living on Earth. She's seen it all, and it's...

Picturebook

Space cows
Seltzer, Eric 
Paper Book
Cows in space: What's not to love? This Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read is all about space cows and the wacky and fun things they do! Space cows fly high. Space cows fly low. Space cows dance three in a row. Space cows are green. Space cows are blue. ...

Reader

The night sky
Bauer, Marion Dane
Paper Book
Learn all about the night sky in the fourth book in this nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space! From planets and stars to constellations and meteor showers, readers will discover the amazing sights that can...

Reader

Jack blasts off!
Barnett, Mac, 
Paper Book
From New York Timesbestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. When the Lady is mad at Jack, she decides to send him and Rex on a one-way trip...

Reader

Race through space
Griffith, Theanne 
Paper Book
Boom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers chapter book series is filled with science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home! A modern day Magic School Bus for the chapter book reader! Wacky...

Primary fiction

We're not from here
Rodkey, Geoff, 1970- author. 
Paper Book
Imagine being forced to move to a new planet where YOU are the alien! From the creator of the Tapper Twins, New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey delivers a topical, sci-fi middle-grade novel that proves friendship and laughter can transcend even a galaxy of differences. ...

Intermediate fiction

Izzy Hawthorne destiny awaits
Baptiste, Bethany 
Paper Book
Based on Disney and Pixar's film Lightyear! This middle grade novel is a sci-fi, space adventure following the events of the film from the unique perspective of one of Buzz's new friends. With an exclusive first-person narrative and other original content,...

Intermediate fiction

Catstronauts. Book 6, Digital disaster
Brockington, Drew
Paper Book
In the sixth CatStronauts graphic novel, the elite team gets invited to test the first-ever space hotel! With a highly sophisticated Artificial Intelligence running the hotel and attending to the CatStronauts' every need, what could possibly go wrong? ...

Graphic novel

Is there anybody out there?
Krantz, Laura 
Paper Book
Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if aliens might exist. How likely is it that humans aren't alone in the universe? Reports of strange lights, UFO...

Non-fiction

Universe
Kerrod, Robin
Paper Book
Whether your child has a special interest in space exploration or the origins of the universe, or you want to supplement classroom curriculum about the universe by making more resources available to your child outside of school, Eyewitness: Universe is the ideal choice for learning more about...

Non-fiction


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