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When the Stars Came Home
Brittany Luby
A beautiful storybook by an Indigenous author and illustrator that captures the comfort of tradition through a lovely connection to the night sky. See resources for grades K–8 developed in collaboration with the Fields Institute.
The Darkest Dark
Chris Hadfield
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shares the story of his childhood and how he overcame his fear of the dark, inspired by the Moon landing.
Journey Around the Sun
James Gladstone
A beautiful blend of astronomy and history, told through the eyes of Halley's comet as it describes what it witnessed on Earth with each passing visit. What will it see when it returns in 2061?
Here We Are
Oliver Jeffers
A father describes our planet and its inhabitants to his young son in this beautiful reflection on what matters most on Earth. A gentle introduction to our place in the Universe.
If You Come to Earth
Sophie Blackall
If you had to introduce our planet to a visitor from space, what would you say? This book is a remarkable tribute to Earth and all its inhabitants.
Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years
Stacy McAnulty
This collection presents the Solar System in an engaging and scientifically accurate way. The Earth book is a perfect starting point for astronomy lessons, offering a beautiful overview of our planet.
Moon! Earth’s Best Friend
Stacy McAnulty
The Moon book is a great starting point for making first-hand observations and exploring our Solar System.
Sun! One in a Billion
Stacy McAnulty
The Sun book is a great subject to begin discussing seasons, time, and climate.
My Book of Stars and Planets
Parshati Patel
A perfect addition to any classroom, this richly illustrated reference book is packed with information and written by astrophysicist Parshati Patel.
The Moon
Sanlyn Buxner, Pamela Gay, Georgiana Kramer
Covering everything from the Moon's formation and geography to lunar phases, the Apollo missions, and recent discoveries, this beautifully illustrated guide is a perfect introduction to Earth's closest neighbour.
Mi’kmaw Moons
Cathy LeBlanc, David Chapman
Through beautiful illustrations, stories, and astronomical background, this book guides us through a year of Mi'kmaw Moons. Explore the patterns of the sky and their relationship to the land.
Aliens- Join the Scientists Searching Space for Extraterrestrial Life
Joalda Morancy
An excellent overview of current scientific knowledge on the search for life beyond Earth, brought to life through superb illustrations. Note: there is a small error in the glossary definition of a light-year.
50 Things to See on the Moon
John A. Read
A great guide for anyone looking to explore the Moon with binoculars or a small telescope. Beautifully illustrated and easy to use.
Searching Beyond the Stars
Nicole Mortillaro
Discover the work and lives of seven women in astronomy, including Renée Hložek, one of our collaborators at the University of Toronto.
Webb’s Cosmos: Images and Discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope
Marcin Sawicki
This beautifully illustrated volume takes us behind the stunning images to reveal what they tell us about star formation, distant galaxies, and the ongoing search for worlds beyond our Solar System.
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