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Aliens & Extraterrestrials Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Aliens & Extraterrestrials

563 books about aliens & extraterrestrials

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Cover of Out There

For the child navigating a complicated relationship with a parent who feels like they are from another planet. A desert

Cover of A Measure of Serenity

A Measure of Serenity #1

A Measure of Serenity

For the teen who feels like an outsider and needs to find their inner strength to lead when everything they know is stri

Cover of The Exchange Student

Malcolm in the Middle #2

The Exchange Student

Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso

For the middle-grade reader who enjoys quirky, over-the-top humor and characters who feel like they are from another pla

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Dig

Bug Team Alpha #2

Laurie S. Sutton

For the young reader who loves solving high-stakes problems through teamwork, this sci-fi mission explores what it takes

Cover of Wallpaper from Space

Adventures of the Spacemice #1

Wallpaper from Space

Daniel Pinkwater

For the curious explorer who finds magic in their own room. This whimsical tale transforms a child's bedroom into a cosm

Cover of The Next Adventure

Pilot & Huxley #2

The Next Adventure

For the child who loves high-energy chaos and 'wrong' versions of things: a wild ride through a world where Santa is sca

Cover of Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon

Rieden Reece #1

Rieden Reece and the Broken Moon

For the child who feels like there is more to the world than meets the eye and is looking for their chance to be the her

Cover of Brainwashed!

Disaster Diaries #2

For the child who loves high-stakes silliness and needs to see that even ordinary kids can thwart an evil genius with te

Cover of Who's Scaring Alfie Atkins?

Alfie Atkins #12

Who's Scaring Alfie Atkins?

Gunilla Bergström

For the child who knows logically that monsters aren't real but still feels a little nervous once the lights go out.

Cover of Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold

Stink and the Attack of the Slime Mold

For the child with a big imagination who finds the wonders of science both fascinating and a little bit spooky.

Cover of Frank!

For the child whose creative excuses for being late might just be the truth, this story honors the boundary between real

Cover of Meet Team Prime

Transformers Prime #2

Meet Team Prime

For the child who is learning that help can come from the most unlikely places, even a former enemy, when working toward

Cover of Space Race

Judith Bauer Stamper, Wiley Blevins

For the early reader working on specific vowel sounds, this space adventure builds confidence through phonics while keep

Cover of Terrifying True Tales

National Geographic Kids

Terrifying True Tales

For the curious child who loves mysteries and things that go bump in the night, this collection explores the real histor

Cover of Growing Up Groovy: An Out of This World Adventure

Groovy Girls: Sleepover Club #7

Growing Up Groovy: An Out of This World Adventure

For the girl who loves dressing up and dreaming of the stars, this lighthearted space adventure celebrates personal styl

Cover of Darkseid and the Fires of Apokolips

DC Super-Villains #1

Darkseid and the Fires of Apokolips

For the child who loves high-stakes battles and needs to see that even the strongest heroes rely on courage and justice

Cover of Eric

For the child who feels like an outsider or wonders about those who see the world differently. A quiet, magical look at

Cover of Agents of S.U.I.T.

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T. #1

Agents of S.U.I.T.

John Patrick Green, Christopher Hastings

For the child who feels overlooked or is eager to prove they are ready for more responsibility at school or in their act

Cover of Superman vs. Bizarro

DC Super Heroes: Superman

Superman vs. Bizarro

For the child who loves action but struggles with reading confidence, this high-interest story uses simple words to expl

Cover of Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs

Encyclopedia Brown #27

Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret UFOs

Donald J. Sobol

For the child who loves to spot details others miss, this collection of mysteries invites them to solve cases alongside

Cover of The Magic & Mystery of Space

The Magic & Mystery #3

The Magic & Mystery of Space

Shoshana Z. Weider

For the curious child who gazes at the stars and asks why they shine, this guide transforms complex astronomy into a mes

Cover of Darth Maul's Mission

Darth Maul's Mission

For the young Star Wars fan ready to transition from picture books to independent reading using familiar characters and

Cover of Defy the Stars

Defy the Stars #1

For the teen exploring what it means to be human and the courage it takes to question everything you've been taught to b

Cover of Against the Empire

Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi #8

Against the Empire

For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility or the feeling of being an outsider in a changing world.

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