​What will we find light-years away,
beyond the expanse where our planets play?

Join a diverse crew of young astronauts on an inspiring new mission to explore the moon, the stars, and the far reaches of outer space in an out-of-this-world journey sure to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts to reach for the stars. 

Picture book features:
  • whimsical illustration that collages actual NASA photographs of space into the narrative,
  • engaging, rhymes that introduce STEM concepts, 
  • a glossary that teaches space vocabulary words.
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Book trailer for Reaching for the Stars
Reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space

Reviews: 

​Introducing young readers to space travel, terms, and NASA missions [is] a lot to pack into one picture book, but Troup and Lenz succeed. Lenz' illustrations, especially those of outer space, and Troup's rhymed text combine to make readers feel like they are truly blasting off! – Erin Dealey, Award-winning Author of Dear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5

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