Fifty years ago today, John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth in the space capsule Friendship 7. To 
celebrate that historic event, take a look at some of these picture books about space.
The Moon Over Star [2] by Dianna Hutts Aston
On her family's farm in the town of Star, eight-year-old Mae eagerly follows the progress of the 1969 Apollo 11 flight and moon landing and dreams that she might one day be an astronaut, too.
Space Boy [3] by Leo Landry
Having decided not to go to bed because his home is too noisy, Nicholas flies his spaceship to the Moon, where he enjoys a snack, takes a moonwalk, and enjoys the quiet--until he realizes what he is missing at home.
Personal Space Camp [4] by Julia Cook
Although Louis knows a lot about outer space, the young boy finds himself sent to Principal Goodkid's office to attend Personal Space Camp after his teacher loses her patience with his behavior.
Roaring Rockets [5] by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker
- Childrens [8]
