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Head over to the Juvenile section of the library to find science fiction books for elementary age children.
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Pluto Rocket: New in Town
by Paul Gilligan
The self-proclaimed king of his neighborhood, know-it-all pigeon Joe Pidge takes new-to-town Pluto Rocket under his wing, but instead learns a thing or two from this alien on a secret mission.
This title can be found in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section of the library.
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Alien Superstar
by Henry Winkler
Buddy Burger escapes his home planet, lands in Hollywood, and is cast in a new television series, but must pretend his six eyes and suction-cup feet are the costume and his human skin, real
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Children of the Phoenix: The Eye of the Storm
by Oskar Källner
When Elias and Alice's mother disappears in a nearby forest, the siblings quickly embark on a journey to find her. But nothing can prepare them for what lies ahead--not when they come face-to-face with a crew of aliens who whisk them away to a spaceship where they meet terrifying creatures, dangerous attackers, and a secret that changes all Alice and Elias have ever known about their family
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Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!
by Tom Angleberger
Crash landing on a planet made up of strip malls, maniacal customer service robots, and killer toilets, Rocket and Groot record, in riotous detail, their ensuing misadventures including one drawn by Groot.
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The Smartest Kid in the Universe
by Chris Grabenstein
When seventh-grader Jake McQuade mistakes the world's first ingestible knowledge pills for jelly beans, he suddenly knows all about physics and geometry and can speak Swahili (though Spanish would be a lot more useful)--but his sort-of girlfriend Grace thinks they can use his new found brilliance to save their middle school from the new principal, who is conspiring to get it shut down
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The Area 51 Files
by Julie Buxbaum
When Sky Patel-Baum is sent to live with her mysterious uncle, she didn't imagine she'd end up here: Area 51--a top-secret military base with a bajillion rules and so classified not even the president knows its secrets. Also, it turns out the place is full of aliens--lots and lots of aliens called Break Throughs and some of them have gone missing. Where could they be? New best friends Sky, Elvis, Spike, and Pickles try to crack the case, but the clock is ticking.
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Trapped in a Video Game
by Dustin Brady
After getting sucked in the new game Full Blast with his friend Eric, Jesse starts to see the appeal of being in the game, but pretty soon, a mysterious figure begins following Eric and Jesse, and they discover they cannot leave the game.
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Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space
by Laini Taylor
Don't you hate it when your archenemy launches your latest invention into space, accidentally creating a robot army that falls into the clutches of an evil alien emperor? The genius child of two famous scientists, Billie is an inventor extraordinaire and the star of the annual science fair, much to the disgust of her nemesis, Tiny Hector Glum. But now their rivalry has gone too far, and the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.
This title can be found in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section of the library.
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A Rover's Story
by Jasmine Warga
Built to explore Mars, Resilience, aka Res, learns new things from the NASA scientists and begins to develop human-like feelings, especially when he arrives on the planet, where he is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration.
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Children of Stardust
by Edudzi Adodo
After stumbling upon a strange, golden pyramid that imbues him with a legendary power, Zero is recruited to take part in a dangerous, intergalactic quest to track down the infamous Mask of the Shaman King.
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The Unforgettable Logan Foster
by Shawn Peters
Noticing some odd things about his prospective parents, Logan Foster becomes caught in the middle of a massive battle, forcing him to find a way to save the day and his new family.
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The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
by Mac Barnett
Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the Moon! There's only one hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon's savior and Earth's last hope! And that hero is... a cat. A cat who will be blasted into space!
This book can be found in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section of the library.
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Too Much Space!
by Jonathan Roth
After being humiliated while on a field trip to Pluto, Bob, with the help of his alien friend Beep, tries to change his personality and overcome his fears (heights, darkness, space, and spiders) before the next field trip to a black hole. Includes facts about Pluto.
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Stowaway
by John David Anderson
To save his father, a Coalition scientist protecting a precious resource, after their ship is attacked, Leo stows away on a strange ship of mercenary space pirates and must decide who to trust— human or alien—to stay alive.
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The Lion of Mars
by Jennifer L Holm
Eleven-year-old Bell is just a regular kid living on Mars, curious about the secrets the adults in the US colony are keeping, so when a virus breaks out and the grown-ups all fall ill, it is up to Bell to uncover the truth and save his family.
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Clues to the Universe
by Christina Li
Aspiring rocket scientist Ro and introverted artist Benji become science class partners and unlikely friends. They set out to build a rocket and search for Benji's long-lost father using clues in his favorite comic book series.
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Trouble in the Stars
by Sarah Prineas
Assuming different forms to stow away on a ship when threatening government agents arrive in town, a shapeshifter on the run from an unknown enemy becomes a member of a supportive crew, before a surprise encounter leads into an unprecedented transformation.
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The Library of Ever
by Zeno Alexander
Discovering an ultimate library containing every book in the universe, young Lenora becomes an apprentice librarian and must tap the library's infinite knowledge about missions in space and the future before encountering a dark and destructive force.
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Sci-Fi Junior High
by Scott Seegert
Misleading his classmates about his genius, Sci-Fi Junior High newcomer Kelvin Klosmo is forced to confront his fibs when a mad scientist plots to take over the universe.
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Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
by Judd Winick
When a mysterious boy falls from the sky, friends D.J. and Gina must discover the secrets of his identity and help him save the world.
This title can be found in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section of the library.
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