Special Collections

What happens when you vomit in zero gravity? How do astronauts use the bathroom? These questions and more are answered in hilarious (and disgusting!) detail in this nonfiction book about how the human body works during space travel. Recommended for ages 9–12.

Fifteen groundbreaking space missions are the subject of this rhyming picture book. Kids will be introduced to famous astronauts and historical events. Emerging readers with an interest in science will love this fun jaunt through space history! Recommended for ages 5–8.

Before the aliens landed on Earth, Petra and Jide were just two human kids. Now, the pair join a team of intergalactic aliens to create a base on Mars – while striking off on an adventure of their own! A humorous and fast-paced adventure filled with jokes, pranks, and science. Recommended for ages 9–12.

Eleven-year-old Oliver dreams of being an astrophysicist. Middle school may not make much sense to him, but science does! Oliver’s explanations about space phenomena are presented in funny comic strips that make astrophysics understandable to any newbie. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Recommended for ages 8–12.