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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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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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Atlantis: The Accidental Invasion
by Gregory Mone
Raised in the undersea, high-tech world of Atlantis, Kaya risks everything to embark on a forbidden voyage to the ocean’s surface, while land-dweller Lewis stows away aboard his father’s research ship to investigate climate change.
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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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Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox
by Michael Buckley
Possessing a tricky lunchbox that opens wormholes to distant parts of the galaxy, Finn Foley inadvertently captures the attention of a race of gigantic bugs who want to reclaim a mysterious device that has emerged from the lunchbox.
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The Owls Have Come To Take Us Away
by Ronald L. Smith
A boy who is so obsessed by aliens that he becomes too paranoid to sleep begins to suspect that he has been abducted in the aftermath of a strange camping-trip incident.
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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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The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day
by Christopher Edge
On her tenth birthday, super-smart Maisie wakes to a shifted reality and must work within the laws of the universe and trust the love of her family to set the world right.
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Awesome Dog 5000
by Justin Dean
After moving to a new town, fifth-grader Marty worries about fitting in and must go up against a scientist out for revenge when he discovers a robotic dog in his new house.
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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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Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat
by Johnny Marciano
Exiled to Earth far from the planet where he was once the high commander, Klawde the ferocious alien war cat arrives in the home of reluctant Oregon newcomer Raj, in a debut installment in a laugh-out-loud story told from the alternating perspectives of the two main characters.
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The Jamie Drake Equation
by Christopher Edge
Jamie has a close encounter with an alien who tells him his father, an astronaut on a mission at the International Space Station, is in trouble and needs Jamie's help.
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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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Geeked Out
by Obert Skye
In a post-apocalyptic world, AV (Anti-Violence) Club members Tip, Mindy, Owen, and Xen develop semi-super powers and use them to try to save their middle school.
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Fuzzy
by Tom Angleberger
When Max (Maxine Zealster) befriends her new robot classmate Fuzzy, she helps him navigate Vanguard Middle School and together they reveal the truth behind the Robot Integration Program.
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The Sand Warrior
by Mark Siegel
A debut entry in a groundbreaking sci-fi fantasy adventure series depicts five imperiled worlds that will be rendered extinct unless five ancient and mysterious beacons can be lit in the wake of erupting wars during which three unlikely heroes make surprising discoveries about their homes and themselves. This title can be found in the Juvenile Graphic Novel section of the library.
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Masterminds
by Gordon Korman
A group of kids discovers they were cloned from the DNA of some of the greatest criminal masterminds in history for a sociological experiment.
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The Moon Platoon
by Jeramey Kraatz
In the year 2085, an elite group of kids, including twelve-year-old Benny, is selected for a life-changing trip to the Moon and end up as Earth's only defense against an alien invasion.
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The Last Kids on Earth
by Max Brallier
After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg.
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