10 Gifts for Kids Who Are Obsessed with Space

The Mysteries of the Universe

The Mysteries of the Universe by Will Gater is a captivating children's book that explores the wonders of the cosmos. It presents fascinating insights into celestial bodies, space phenomena, and the vast universe, using engaging illustrations and easy-to-understand language to ignite curiosity in young readers. Perfect for budding astronomers, this book offers a glimpse into the incredible mysteries that lie beyond our planet.

Rolife Magic Astronomy Shop DIY Miniture Puzzle - (DS048)

Be enchanted with the mysterious Magic Astronomy Shop, a DIY miniature house that will have you looking out into the stars with wonder and awe. From the store facade alone, you can tell the Magic Astronomy Shop is a cosmic journey of infinite possibilities. This DIY miniature model from the Tiny Stores collection is decked with tools and decor that will make any stargazer's eyes twinkle. From the golden telescope outside the shop to the hanging charms and celestial tools inside, you're bedazzled and excited to build and create. Even the store itself is shaped like a pair of binoculars, a clever detail that subtly encourages you to “see” just how far your creativity can go. Take on this glittering 85-piece challenge and discover how the crafting journey...

See Inside the Solar System

See Inside the Solar System by Rosie Dickins invites young readers on an engaging journey through the cosmos. This interactive book is packed with colourful illustrations and over seventy hidden flaps to lift, revealing fascinating facts about the planets, moons, and other celestial wonders of our solar system. It's an exciting educational experience designed to captivate children and spark their curiosity about space.

Lonely Planet Kids How Spaceships Work

Lonely Planet Kids How Spaceships Work is an engaging and informative exploration of the science and technology behind spacecraft. Aimed at younger readers, it explains how spaceships operate, from launch to navigating the cosmos, using illustrations and simple language to capture children's imaginations and transform complex ideas into an exciting adventure into space.

4M: 3D Solar System Mobile Making Kit

An inspirational science craft for the whole family! Build your own solar system mobile that spans over 42 cm x 60 cm when erected. Hang it from the ceiling and watch as it revolves and glows in the dark. It's amazing!

4M Green Science - Green Rocket

Made from trash, powered by green energy. Enjoy blasting rocket fun by recycling two drink bottles and a few old magazine pages. Stamp on the empty bottle and watch your rocket fly up to 25 metres (80ft). Learn the underlying physics. It is a cool green science project. Contains 1 set small nut and bolt, 1 set large nut, bolt, washer and split washer screws, 1 set double-sided adhesive tape, 2 x bottle connector halves, 1 x stand arm, 1 x launch tube, 2 x pipe clamp halves, 1 x flexible pipe, 2 x foam rocket heads, 12 x fin templates, 2 x rocket body sheets and detailed instructions. Age: 8+ years. Contains small parts.

Hape: Mars Exploration Rail set

Join astronauts on cosmic journeys and engage in thrilling train adventures with our captivating set, merging railway and space exploration in one exhilarating playtime. Assemble the tracks to create your railway system before placing the space train and vehicles on the tracks. Use the astronaut figures to embark on exciting space missions and operate the foldable-wing space train and other rover vehicles to explore the cosmos.

Pop-Up and Play Spaceship

From the mind of rocket scientist Joalda Morancy comes this out-of-this-world carousel pop-up book, which unfolds to create a futuristic spaceship - perfect for young space fans! Open Pop-Up and Play: Spaceship to reveal four quadrants showing different parts of the spaceship, with interactive elements in each one: Quadrant 1: The flight deck - with a moving window of the universe, astronauts popping out of airlocks and a secret cupboard full of alien specimens that wriggle with a twist of a wheel. Quadrant 2: The living quarters - with a canteen, a gym with an astronaut that runs along a moving treadmill, cryogenic sleeping chambers, and astronauts on the toilet! Quadrant 3: The workshop - featuring a 3D space rover, a greenhouse, and a wheel that you turn...

4M: Mould & Paint - Solar System

Bring cosmic creativity to life with the 4M Mould & Paint Solar System kit. Kids can craft their very own planetary magnets and badges, featuring Mercury through to Neptune—while exploring the wonders of our solar system in a hands‑on, imaginative way. It’s a fun introduction to simple moulding and painting skills, wrapped in an outer‑space theme that sparks curiosity and learning.Each kit includes everything young space fans need: moulds for the planets, plaster powder, coloured paints, a paintbrush, magnets, pins and easy‑to‑follow instructions. With multiple celestial pieces to create and decorate, kids can enjoy a captivating DIY craft experience that blends creativity with early astronomy.

LEGO Amazing Space

A thrilling tour through the Universe, illustrated with LEGO models, and with tips for budding LEGO builders. Discover the universe's most incredible sights - and learn how to build them! Look inside planets and the sun, find out how rockets are launched, and explore how we could one day live in space. Why do stars twinkle? Could we one day ride an elevator into space? Which spacecraft have travelled the furthest from Earth? Could there be a multiverse? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more. Illustrated with more than 150 out-of-this-world LEGO models. Be inspired to create your own LEGO space creations! And learn facts about cool LEGO space sets, too. What will you build first? LEGO Amazing Space © 2024 The LEGO Group....