Exploring Astronomy with Usborne Books & More

Astronomy: (n) the study of stars, planets, and space. (Usborne Illustrated Dictionary, 2014)

The sky is full of mystery and intrigue. It keeps us looking up and asking questions and fires up the imaginations of children all over the world. Most nights, there is something to see in the sky. Something new. Something you haven’t discovered yet. Something that has changed from the last time you saw it. Like the Wolf Moon on January 23^rd – it’s a full moon and the only night of the month that the moon is in the sky all night long.

I think there is a moment for every child when they fall in love with space. Maybe it happens when they’re stargazing with mom, or exploring a model of the solar system at the science museum. Maybe they see a picture in a book and want to learn more. See more. Whatever that moment is, it happens. And one of my favorite things about Usborne Books is the amazing selection of books about space and astronomy for kids of all ages.

In fact, Usborne just released new titles in January, including several fun and interactive astronomy-themed books. Here are some books both you and your kids will love about astronomy and space:

The Story of Astronomy and Space (ages 8+)

The Usborne Book of Astronomy and Space (ages 8+)

Astronauts Handbook (ages 9+)

Astronomy and Space Sticker Book (ages 5+)

Look Inside Space (ages 3+)

See Inside the Universe (ages 7+)

100 Things to Spot in the Night Sky (ages 6+)

Big Book of Stars and Planets (ages 4+)

Follow my blog at Bookworm Homeschool to learn more about these and other wonderful books and how we use them to explore our world. Find out what’s happening in our sky at space.com.

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