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Aliens & Extraterrestrials

563 books about aliens & extraterrestrials

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Alien Nation

Sandro Bassi

For the middle grader who is starting to notice how much time everyone spends on their phones. A surreal, silent journey

For the child who is nervous about making friends with someone different, this story shows how simple acts like drawing

Ages 4–6

Would We Survive? #1

Would We Survive an Alien Invasion?

Katie Chanez

For curious kids who wonder about life beyond Earth, this guide uses science and logic to separate movie myths from real

Ages 8–11

Urn Burial

Robert Westall

For the teen grappling with complex questions of morality and war, this gritty sci-fi tale follows a young shepherd caug

Ages 12–16

Goosebumps #42

Egg Monsters from Mars

R. L. Stine

For the child who loves the thrill of the unknown, this spooky tale explores what happens when a curious discovery turns

For the child taking their first steps into reading, these simple tales of a friendly blue alien make word recognition f

Ages 4–6

Brand New Readers #1

Beep! Beep! It's Beeper!

Carole Lexa Schaefer

For the budding reader who loves a little out-of-this-world adventure, these short stories turn everyday activities into

Ages 4–7

The Earth Giant

Melvin Burgess

For the child who feels a deep protective bond with nature and the underdog, this story navigates the tension between fo

Ages 8–12

Mission Ziffoid

Michael Rosen

For the child who loves to imagine what lies beyond the stars. This rhyming adventure turns a scary crash-landing into a

Ages 4–8

They Came

Mark Tatulli

For the child who gets nervous about the unknown, this wordless adventure uses a 1950s space invasion to show that thing

For the young movie fan ready to tackle reading alone, this guide introduces the ships, droids, and heroes from the Han

For the child who loves fish-out-of-water humor and secret-keeping. Harry the 'cat' must navigate a family camping trip

Ages 7–10

Ruthie's Rude Friends

Jean Marzollo, Claudio Marzollo

For the child feeling like the 'odd one out' in a new place. Ruthie's out-of-this-world adventure shows how friendship b

Ages 6–9

Fat Men from Space

Daniel Pinkwater

For the child who loves the weird and wacky, this absurdist classic turns a routine trip to the dentist into a high-stak

Ages 8–12

DC Super Hero Adventures

Superman and the Apokolips Attack

Ivan Cohen

For the child who loves high-stakes action and needs to see how bravery and teamwork can overcome even the most intimida

Ages 8–12

Forty-seven

Walter Mosley

For the teen processing the heavy history of slavery who finds hope in the idea of a larger, cosmic purpose and the unbr

Ages 12–17

Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet

Curtis Manley

For the child who gazes at the stars and asks, "Is anyone else out there?" This beautifully explained guide explores the

Ages 5–9

Star Wars: Jedi Academy #7

Revenge of the Sis

Amy Ignatow, Jarrett J. Krosoczka

For the child adjusting to a new school or environment, Christina's diary-style journey shows how to find your place whi

Ages 8–12

The Unexplained (Scholastic) #1

A History of the Unexplained

Ronald R. Smith

For the curious child who loves spooky stories and weird facts, this guide explores the world's most enduring mysteries

For the early reader seeking courage to stand up for what is right. This Level 2 reader explores Finn's choice to follow

For the young Star Wars fan ready to transition to comic-style stories, this LEGO adventure makes the battle between goo

Ages 4–8

Wild Willie Mystery #3

Alien Brain Fryout

Barbara M. Joosse

For the child who wonders why people act out, this mystery explores the puzzling behavior of a bully with humor and a ta

Ages 7–10

The Adventures of Rex and Ted #1

The Strange Taco Tuesday

Michael Burton

For the teen who feels like an outsider in their own town, this sci-fi adventure turns ordinary high school struggles in

Ages 12–16

The Greatest Show Off Earth

Margaret Mahy

For the child who feels stifled by rules and routine, this galactic adventure celebrates the power of creativity and the

Ages 8–12

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