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What happens when you combine a kid’s natural curiosity with the mysteries of outer space? You get a book full of questions, discoveries, and plenty of “Wow, I didn’t know that!” moments. Check out my latest Reading STEM’s Learning Series review of “Amazing Answers for Curious Kids – Space Edition“!

About the Book:

Amazing Answers for Curious Kids – Space Edition is a book filled with 84 inquisitive questions about space. Each question provides a quick answer, followed by a longer, more detailed explanation for kids who want to learn more. This book is perfect for children ages 8–12, though advanced younger readers and kids with a deep and ever-growing interest in space would enjoy it as well.

I especially love that the book encourages kids to guess the answer before revealing it. The diagrams are helpful, engaging, and provide just the right amount of information to spark curiosity and inspire further exploration. The “Amazing Facts” sections are fascinating, and everything is written in a way that kids can understand, even when covering complex topics such as rocket engines, supernovas, black holes, and galaxies.

About the Author and Illustrator:

The author, Ross Austin, makes his debut in children’s literature with this book.

He set out to create the kind of book he would have loved as a child: interactive, fun, exciting, and designed to spark curiosity. In my opinion, he succeeds in making complex topics approachable while keeping readers engaged from beginning to end. My 9 and 11 year old agree!

We can’t wait to see what he comes up with next!

My thoughts:

This is one of those books that curious little space scientists will love and want to revisit again and again. It’s a family-friendly book that the whole family can enjoy together.

My kids love bringing this book along on car rides. They enjoy guessing the answers to the questions and then challenging my husband and me to do the same before reading the answers aloud. It’s become a fun activity that sparks great conversations and lots of laughter.

I also love that the book inspires them to learn more. Several topics have prompted them to do additional research on their own, which is exactly what a great educational book should do. It truly sparks curiosity.

If you’re looking for a book for a space-loving child, or even an older child who is just beginning to learn about space, this is an excellent choice and one I would definitely recommend.

If you would like to purchase this book, here is the link to it on Amazon.

Kristen