Hundreds, if not thousands, of books have been written about space, and as many more will be written. But how can you find books that are not boring, understandable and exciting in this huge “cosmic” library? Our material will help you with this, in which we have collected 10 worthy works about space.
Stephen Hawking "The Universe in a Nutshell"
Release date: 2001
Transfer date: 2017
Publisher: AST
The famous scientist Stephen Hawking has written another bestseller about the latest achievements in astrophysics. 30 years have passed since the publication of his “A Brief History of Time”, and during this time science has taken the lead and boasts of new discoveries. The book "The Universe in a Nutshell" talks about the changes, improvements and discoveries made in recent years in astrophysics. As before, Hawking speaks to readers in accessible language and clearly explains the theory of relativity, the origin of black holes and the problems of quantum mechanics.
Oksana Abramova, Vasily Loginov “Scientific theories in 60 seconds. 70 facts"
Release date: 2016
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Publisher: AST
The book by two candidates of sciences and one part-time professor is made in a convenient format of mini-articles. Each section briefly and engagingly talks about one scientific theory, contains useful facts and colorful illustrations. The book is interesting both for teenagers who are fascinated by astronomy and everything connected with it, and for adults who want to fill gaps in knowledge and have a well-designed popular science publication.
Vladimir Surdin “Exploration of distant planets”
Release date: 2013
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Publisher: Physics and mathematics literature
For some astronomers, hunting for planets has become not just a hobby, but the meaning of life. And if earlier such discoveries happened rarely and created a sensation, then with current equipment and super-powerful telescopes it is not difficult to find a couple of dozen planets in a day. And yet, this matter has its own characteristics, difficult moments, false paths and difficult choices. The book Exploration of Distant Planets tells the story of planet hunters and their exciting work. I am glad that the author did not get carried away with complex words and professional terminology, but simply and easily leads the reader by the hand and explains all the delights of searching for planets.
Michio Kaku “Parallel worlds. About the structure of the universe, higher dimensions and the future of space"
Release date: 2005
Transfer date: 2017
Publisher: Alpina Digital
The famous scientist Michio Kaku began an in-depth study of parallel worlds and other universes. According to the author, there is one Multiverse where you can live, but we cannot yet get there with our knowledge. It consists of many worlds, but they are all located in hyperspace - beyond the four dimensions known to us. The scientist suggests how soon humanity will penetrate there and what needs to be done for this. All this is presented in a form accessible to the reader and captivates with the depth of the author’s thoughts, as well as the scale of his thoughts.
Irina Pozdnyakova “Big Atlas of the Universe”
Release date: 2017
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Publisher: EXMO
The endless cosmos holds many secrets and humanity is just beginning to unravel these mysteries and collect the knowledge gained bit by bit. And despite the fact that we know very little about the Universe, the new data is fascinating and tells us a lot about the world around us and our home planet Earth. “The Great Atlas of the Universe” is perfectly illustrated, shows what the planets of the solar system look like and what is on their surface, explains what is in the center of galaxies, how black holes are formed and gives answers to many questions about our Universe.
Michio Kaku "Einstein's Cosmos. How Albert Einstein's discoveries changed our understanding of space and time"
Release date: 2004
Transfer date: 2016
Publisher: Alpina Digital
Another book by the famous scientist Michio Kaku. This time he talks fascinatingly about the life and discoveries of the great researcher and physicist Albert Einstein. At first glance, this popular science work has little to do with space: Michio Kaku immerses us in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century, introducing us to Einstein, his life, work and scientific disputes with his colleagues. But it was at this time that the great genius created his theories of space and time. The author explains in simple language the essence of Einstein's discoveries, as well as the impact they had on humanity, modern physics as a science and, of course, on space flights.
Carl Sagan "Cosmos" Evolution of the Universe, life and civilization"
Release date: 1980
Transfer date: 2006
Publisher: Helvetica
The popular science book by the famous astrophysicist and popularizer of science Carl Sagan will tell readers about the Universe, its evolution, how galaxies were created, life and intelligence arose. In addition, Sagan explores the history of space science and talks about the discoveries of Newton, Einstein and other scientists. He traces the path of the formation of astrophysics as a science: from the first, but incorrect guesses of antiquity, to modern space research and missions.
Kip Thorne "Interstellar" Science behind the scenes"
Release date: 2014
Transfer date: 2015
Publisher: Mann, Ivanov and Ferber
If you watched the science fiction film Interstellar, then the book will complement it and tell you about things that were left behind the scenes. This study will appeal even to those who have not seen the film, but love astronomy and physics, and are also interested in issues of gravity, black holes, other dimensions and time as a physical phenomenon. The author of the book advised Christopher Nolan when creating the film, but in his opinion, the film left behind many questions that interest viewers and simply science lovers.
Chris Hatfield's Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. What 4,000 hours in orbit taught me"
Release date: 2013
Transfer date: 2015
Publisher: Alpina Digital
American astronaut Chris Hadfield spent 4,000 hours on the ISS. During this time, he managed not only to work fruitfully for the benefit of humanity, but also to shoot dozens of videos about life on the station, communicate with people around the world and tell them about the work of astronauts. He even sang a song and shot a video directly on the ISS, and the video instantly spread across the Internet and received tens of millions of views. Upon returning to Earth, Chris Hadfield wrote a book where he told how his long journey into space began, what he understood over the years, what he learned and how he realized his dream.
Klyuka Natalia Aleksandrovna, teacher of MBDOU "Combined Kindergarten No. 46 "Solnyshko", Korolev, Moscow Region. The presented fairy tale can be useful to preschool teachers, primary school teachers, additional education teachers, parents of preschoolers and younger schoolchildren.
Purpose. The presented author's fairy tale in verse can serve as additional literary material in preparing classes, holidays, entertainment for Cosmonautics Day and other space-themed events for children 5-9 years old. The fairy tale may be of interest to children of preschool and primary school age, educators, parents, primary school teachers, as well as anyone who loves fairy tales, magic and adventure.
Description. The fairy tale tells about an unusual space journey to the planet Mars of two girls, sisters Sasha and Dasha, and the adventures that happened to them.
Target: Development of imagination, fantasy, curiosity, interest in the topic of space.
Tasks:
- expand children's ideas about space;
- develop the ability to respond emotionally to a work of art;
- replenish children’s vocabulary, enrich their inner world, develop their imagination;
- cultivate love for the native land.
"There on the space paths" ________________
Everyone loves to travel
Everyone wants to see the world.
Mom and Dad love the mountains
They are going to the Pamirs,
And me and my sister Dasha
They take us to our grandmother,
To a village by the river,
Where the cornflowers turn blue.
Day after day we pass,
Grandma doesn't take her eyes off us.
But one day on the weekend
She busied herself with cooking.
My sister and I didn’t interfere,
Some people were playing in the yard.
That's when a MIRACLE happened!
He came from NOWHERE...
And he asked, lowering his voice:
“Children, do you want to go into space?”
He is a space alien
On the planet Mars the owner
Vegetable gardens and orchards,
Delicious berries and fruits.
My sister and I looked at each other
And they smiled slyly:
“Well, of course we want!..
All! Hooray! We're flying to Mars!"
And now it’s flying forward
Our mysterious Mars,
Lights flash astern,
We are leaving our home.
We look out the window,
There is such beauty there!
The navigator reports:
Where is Saturn and where is the Moon.
We flew for a very long time,
They even wanted to eat.
Here the alien announces:
“Planet Mars meets you!”
Our Mars plane has descended,
The silver hatch opened,
And an unknown force
My sister and I picked it up,
Twisted and twisted
And she dropped it on the field.
The Field of Mars is called
The red light is pouring over the field,
And stands on the field
Martian Miracle House.
And around there is a blooming garden,
All the guys should come here!
Look and marvel
And of course, treat yourself
Martian gifts -
Fruits and vegetables.
My sister and I were stunned,
They ate with appetite, ate -
Martian strawberries
Martian grapes
And the alien smiled -
It was clear that he was happy.
Planet Mars all day
She surprised us with Dasha.
We laughed and joked
And then... suddenly they became sad.
We wanted to go home
To our blue river,
Where the birch trunks turn white,
Cornflowers turn blue in the grass,
Where we were born and grew up
In the gentle warmth of the Earth!
The end of a fairy tale
Kids are interested in everything. But how to tell a child about what cannot be seen and touched? How to explain what space is? Books about space for children will help make this simple and interesting. Encyclopedias that tell in simple language and vivid pictures about planets, satellites, spaceships and the origin of the Universe. And works of fiction about travel through outer space, where children are the main characters.
Childhood is a whole universe. And children are travelers across endless galaxies. What do little astronauts dream about? The boy Seryozha goes on a journey through the solar system and gets acquainted with the planets. And my mother is always worried that her son is wearing a spacesuit that is not suitable for the weather.
This is a very unusual and true book. It contains photographs of the launch of space rockets, the process of assembling them, training of astronauts, as well as real photographs from orbit taken by an astronaut! The authors made the book educational and colorful, like a comic book.
How to answer your child’s questions about space simply and clearly? How to get your child interested in astronomy? The authors of the book offer their solution to these issues - educational poems. About the solar system, the moon, stars and constellations. In the book you will even find the star alphabet!
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How and when did the Universe begin? How is it structured? What types of stars are there? How scary are black holes? And many more interesting things about space exploration, ships, astronauts, the history of space exploration, extraterrestrial civilizations and interstellar flights of the future.
How does the solar system work, and where are we in it? What are eclipses and how do they happen? Why does summer go away and be replaced by cold weather? Why does the Moon change shape? How to find constellations in the sky and determine the cardinal directions? And how do scientists know about all this?
The author of the book is an astronaut. He invites readers to spend a whole day at a real orbital station, learn all about its work and look at the Earth from orbit. The book is based on entries from the diary that the author kept on the ISS, as well as photographs he took in space.
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Professor Astrocat invites you on a journey through outer space. He will tell you everything you wanted to know about space. How did he appear? What are comets, and why are they not like asteroids? What rockets do astronauts fly on? And what will the Universe be like in the future?
Before people went into space, four-legged helpers paved the way for them. They were also trained, examined, trained and prepared to fly. Two boys dream of space... Scientists and designers are preparing to send furry astronauts into orbit...
This book helped more than one generation of schoolchildren learn about space. In a fascinating way, as if talking to the reader, the authors talk about astronomy: planets, constellations, types of stars and celestial bodies. You will learn about the journey of an unusual starship through the expanses of space.
A story about adventures that happened with a group of schoolchildren. The restless Tolik came up with a crazy idea - to hijack a starship. And now the guys are rushing towards the stars. Finding themselves in unusual conditions, they understand how important it is to be united and friendly.
Schoolgirl Alice, her father, and with them a starship mechanic go on a space flight in search of unusual animals for the capital's zoo. But the adventure turns into a real search operation! Alice and her companions need to find the missing captains...
Extraordinary teachers told the little hero an educational fairy tale about space! The Sun, Moon, comets, distant stars, a ray of light and the Lord of Time himself explained to the hero everything about the structure of the Universe and its secrets, which so excite the inquisitive child.
The starry sky is inhabited by amazing creatures - mythical and ordinary animals, fish, birds, ancient gods. They are all constellations and planets. And the author wrote magical poems about them. And also about guys who dream of conquering outer space. Maybe this is about you too?..
The book will tell about the myths that are associated with the constellations. A fascinating retelling of ancient legends is illustrated not only with star charts, but also with reproductions of paintings. The author also did not ignore constellations whose names do not come from mythology.
“For kids about stars and planets” Efrem Levitan
The author of the book is an academician, a popularizer of astronomy, and a sensitive teacher. The publication will help parents answer children's questions about space in an accessible way, without getting lost in terminology, in words understandable for kids. The children will get an idea of the Universe, its secrets and laws.
Chevostik and Uncle Kuzya go to a real observatory! Chevostik has a lot of questions. Why is the Moon round, but only the edge is visible in the sky? Where do stars and planets get such names? Why does a comet need a tail and where does it fly? Why is the year on Mercury so short?..
Many kids are interested in space, but how can you tell about it simply and clearly? The heroes of the book will help parents with this - Alka, Sveta, their Dad and a couple of inquisitive gnomes. Kids will learn the incredible secrets of the Universe, stars, asteroids, planets and frightening black holes.
The girl Mashenka was incredibly lucky - she visited very unusual new friends. She met the Sun, stars, and Moon and learned from them a lot of interesting things about the luminaries, planets, and constellations. The tales that the heroine heard, you will now recognize too.
“Stories about Gagarin” Yuri Nagibin
The name of the first man in space is known to everyone. But what was Gagarin like before this significant moment? What were Yuri's childhood years like? How did his dream of flying come about? What difficulties did he have to overcome on the way to the main start in the history of mankind?
A collection of stories about the most restless girl in the Galaxy. Alice's dad tells these stories. The little heroine is friends with a dinosaur, is not afraid of the most outlandish animals, disappears all day long in the zoo and, together with her friends, constantly gets involved in adventures.
Shorties find adventure everywhere. And if they don’t find them, they will invent them themselves. This time, restless researchers build a rocket and go straight to the Moon. Of course, this event could not have happened without Dunno. He brings hilarious chaos to every adventure.
"Secrets of Space" Rob Lloyd Jones
An unusual book with opening windows will tell little ones about space. Why do the stars shine but the moon doesn't? How did scientists learn everything about planets that no one had ever been to? Why does the Moon hide during the day, but sometimes it is visible? Why doesn't the sun warm us in January?..
Space is not a boring thing. The directors' imagination brought Aliens and Jedi Knights to us from outer space. Whether there really are other races in distant Galaxies is unknown to us. And the author will tell about what is known in such a way that a child will understand and an adult will read with pleasure.
“Tales about astronauts” Valery Ronshin
Funny tales about heroes who dream of going into space. And now the wishes come true, the Earth is behind - there is an endless vacuum ahead, new worlds, unusual stars... Only the travels do not turn out as dreamed. Funny incidents and troubles haunt astronauts.
The Moon and stars shine for us from the sky, and they shared the light with the readers. Now the kids have a book whose pages glow in the dark! Here everything is about the Galaxy, its secrets and wonders. The unusual design will make your acquaintance with astronomy memorable.
Sometimes I think that, according to scientists, a child in his development goes through all the stages of human development - from monkeys descending from the branches to modern man. And if this is so, then it is not at all surprising that children of any age are attracted to the theme of the sky and stars, because with the first grains of reason a person received the first question: “What is there in the sky?” A child who has discovered a sky strewn with stars bombards his parents with hundreds of questions, and it’s good that books help answer them and show the greatness of the world in which we live. In this article you will find a variety of books about space for children - from boring encyclopedias to real fairy tales.
Book about space for children “Stars and Planets”
I hope this review of space books for children will help you choose truly entertaining, vibrant, and insightful books that will take you far beyond your own home. And even if only in dreams for now...
Olya Brusyanina
All children are interested in things that, due to their age, are still unknown to them. The theme of space is one of my favorites. Sometimes, “trickle-down” questions confuse parents. I would like to answer, but simple words are not enough, because what excites a small inquisitive mind excites the minds of the best scientists all over the world. What should I do? Where can we find the “correct” and accessible explanations for complex phenomena? In the RIGHT books! We introduce you to a cosmic selection that will certainly help you find answers to “cosmic” questions.
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Studying space is interesting at any age. Stories about the Universe help children feel like they are part of a huge world, broaden their horizons and show creativity. For adults, knowledge about space teaches them to think globally and makes them think about ecology and responsibility for our planet. Books about space are interesting to read together to discuss, find answers to questions, fantasize and dream. Welcome to an exciting intergalactic adventure through the pages of children's books!
1. V.I. Tsvetkov “Starry sky. Galaxies, constellations, meteorites"
The popular scientific and practical encyclopedia will tell young readers about the ancient science of astronomy, teach them how to “read” a star map, and introduce them to the names of the brightest stars.
Readers will learn where to look for the “heart of a lion” and “Beronica’s hair,” what the “great summer triangle” is, what connects the word “vacation” and the brightest star in the sky - Sirius. Where are observatories built and why the room where the telescope is located cannot be heated, how Stonehenge helps you find out the cardinal directions, where is the best place to observe the stars and much more.
Hard cover, high-quality printing, many photographs and drawings, diagrams. The text is adapted for independent reading by school-age children; the information can be trusted, because The reviewer was Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor.
2. Encyclopedia for the curious “Why and Why”.
This book has a section on time and seasons. Important concepts are explained clearly and in accessible words. The book is intended for reading by adults to children, it can be used for preschoolers.
Why does the sun rise and set? Why is it dark at night? What is a leap year and why do we need a calendar? What time is it in space?
The great advantages are high-quality illustrations, good paper and binding.
3. O. I. Sumatokhina “Space. 3D encyclopedia"
What invisible secrets does the cosmos hide?
The encyclopedia will help young children discover the Universe, meet famous astronauts, understand how a telescope works and what space stations are needed for.
3D imaging technology (glasses) will help bring the unknown closer.
The book contains a large number of photographs, the text is presented in small blocks.
4. Great children's encyclopedia
Translation from English by T. Pokidaeva
Any quick question from a child’s lips will not sound scary, because this encyclopedia has everything to answer what the Universe and the Milky Way are, how many stars are in the sky and why they twinkle, which stars can explode and whether the Sun will die. Part of the book is dedicated to space.
The book is not overloaded with texts that are difficult for a child to understand; the illustrations are bright and clearly demonstrate phenomena that can be difficult to explain in accessible language.
5. Encyclopedia “Astronomy and Space”
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Ninety-six pages full of amazing space facts and beautiful illustrations. The encyclopedia “Astronomy and Space” will bring readers closer to solving eternal questions and will allow them to learn a lot of new things about our universe and the study of planets by mankind. The manual will be relevant for children of senior preschool and school age.
6. Space. Complete encyclopedia
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A treasure trove of useful information! Even adults will find new facts for themselves.
7. Space and earth. A unique illustrated encyclopedia for children
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With the help of this book, children will make an exciting journey to different parts of the world on our planet; They will visit the mountains, walk through cities and plains, and even fly into space! By reading the book "Space and Earth", they will learn how to observe the night sky, use binoculars and a telescope, and how an astrological observatory works. Tips from experienced travelers will help you learn to read maps and build routes, navigate the terrain, use a compass and notice the clues of nature. Suitable for children of primary school age.
8. G. N. Elkin “For children about space and astronauts”
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The book introduces you to the wonderful world of space. Written in accessible language and well illustrated. It will be useful for children, their parents and teachers working with children.
The young reader will learn what stars and black holes are, where comets and asteroids come from, what cosmic dust is made of, what galaxies and constellations are, what the planets and their satellites are called, how the solar system works, who invented rockets, spacecraft and how they work cosmodromes. The author talks about astronauts and their heroic profession, who was the first to fly into space and how people visited the Moon.
9. Martin Root “Cosmos” (Clever Publishing, 2016)
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This book will be understandable and interesting even for children 3-4 years old; it may well become the first encyclopedia about space in your children's library. The author talks in an accessible way about the planets of the solar system, the Sun, the Moon, stars and galaxies.
You can play with the book: the pages have opening flaps that little explorers love to look under. By opening such a valve, children will see what is inside the spacesuit, how the rocket works, and what the Earth is made of.
10. Efrem Levitan “For kids about stars and planets” (“Rosman”)
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This book is a bestseller that has collected a huge number of rave reviews; its author is Efim Devitan, a famous popularizer of astronomy. Perfect for children aged 4 years and older to explore space for the first time.
This astronomical tale tells kids about the Universe in an accessible and fun way. Visual illustrations and simple experiments help parents explain complex phenomena using simple examples.
11. Trilogy by Efrem Levitan “Fairytale Universe” (“Meshcheryakov Publishing House”)
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The trilogy includes the books: “Secrets of Our Sun”, “The Kingdom of the Sun”, “The World in which the Stars Live”.
The main characters are the author's own children - Alka and Sveta, as well as the gnomes Knopkin and Nedouchkin. Every evening, dad tells the children fairy tales about space, about how our Universe works, about the Sun, the Moon, what gravity is, what planets of the solar system exist. Material that is difficult for children to understand is presented in an accessible and engaging way. The experiments that dad conducts with children on the pages of books can be repeated at home with the child.
12. Dominic Walliman, Ben Newman
“Professor Astrocat and his adventures in space” (“MYTH”, 2016)
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The main character of the book, Professor Astrocat, shares his knowledge, observations and discoveries with readers. The book is illustrated with humor and is equally interesting to read for both children and adults.
It turns out that Astrocat really existed and was even really preparing to go into space, but... escaped at the last moment! The prototype for the hero of the book was Felix the cat. Instead of Felix, the cat Felicette flew into space, but the story is not about her at all...
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The authors of the book turned out to be a very funny story. There are also funny astro mice, so that the cat doesn’t get bored wandering around the expanses of space alone. Comic book style design is a good technique. Some of the information is presented on behalf of the characters in the book; periodically they exchange funny remarks.
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Very detailed and visual illustrations, as well as infographics, help ensure that information is easily perceived and remembered quickly. The relationship between the sizes of the planets in the solar system, for example, is illustrated with the help of various fruits: if Jupiter were the size of a watermelon, then Uranus would be an apple, Venus would be a grape, and Mercury would be a peppercorn.
Having such a book in your home library is simply a blessing!
13. E. Kachur “Fascinating astronomy”
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A beautiful, bright and educational book from a series of encyclopedias with Chevostik. Together with the inquisitive hero, little readers will go to the observatory to see planets, stars, comets and much more through the telescope.
Why does the Moon sometimes look like a sickle, and sometimes even round? How to distinguish a planet from a star? What is a light year and why is one Earth year equal to four Mercury years? Which planet is the smallest and which is the largest? Do stars appear during the day? Why is the comet tailed? What is orbit and satellite, meteors and eclipse? You will find answers to these and other questions in the book. Simple texts, cute illustrations, detailed diagrams and experiments will help readers fall in love with space.
14. “A Tale of Happiness” from skazzzki.ru
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Dear readers! Tell us in the comments what books about space you have in your home library, what you like to read and what you would like to purchase in the future.
