Review: Amazing Answers for Curious Kids: Space Edition by Ross Austin

"The best answers don't end curiosity. They spark the next question." - Ross Austin

Have you ever wondered why the Moon has so many craters, what makes stars shine, or what mysteries might be hiding in the farthest reaches of space? Children are naturally curious, and sometimes their questions are just as fascinating as the answers.

In Amazing Answers for Curious Kids: Space Edition, Ross Austin takes young readers on an exciting journey through 84 questions about planets, stars, black holes, rockets, astronauts, and the universe. Designed for ages 6-12, this children's nonfiction book makes scientific discovery approachable, entertaining, and wonderfully interactive.

What I particularly enjoyed was the book's clever format. Children are encouraged to make a guess before discovering the answer, learn a new scientific term, and explore an additional fascinating fact. Beautiful space photographs help bring the explanations to life.

Best of all, this isn't a book that demands to be read from beginning to end. Young explorers can flip through the index, choose whatever sparks their curiosity, and discover something new. I can easily imagine families making this a daily adventure, sharing questions around the dinner table and seeing where the conversation leads.

Book Details

Amazing Answers for Curious Kids: Space Edition: 84 Why and How Questions for Kids Ages 6–12 About the Solar System, Planets, Stars, Black Holes, Rockets, Astronauts and the Universe
By Ross Austin
Series: Amazing Answers for Curious Kids, Book 1
Published by Beyond Why Press on August 29, 2026
Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Space & Astronomy, STEM Education
Formats: Paperback
Pages: 94

Why do planets orbit the Sun? What would happen if you dropped a hammer and a feather on the Moon? How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space? And what does it actually feel like when a rocket launches?

Amazing Answers for Curious Kids: Space Edition turns the questions children genuinely wonder about into 84 fascinating space discoveries they can understand, remember, and want to explore further.

Designed for curious kids ages 6–12, this full-color book explores the Solar System, planets, stars, black holes, rockets, astronauts, and the universe through clear explanations, vivid visuals, surprising facts, and questions that encourage kids to think before discovering the answer.

Older readers can explore independently, while younger readers can enjoy the questions, pictures, and discoveries with a grown-up.

More Than Just a Book of Facts

• Guess First — Kids get to think, wonder, and choose an answer before discovering what science says.
• Clear Explanations — Big ideas are explained with clear language, relatable comparisons, and everyday examples.
• Go Deeper — Surprising facts, new science words, diagrams, illustrations, and vivid full-color visuals make each discovery even more memorable.
• Carefully Researched — Science is explained accurately and thoughtfully while remaining engaging and age-appropriate.

Questions Kids Really Ask

• How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?
• What would happen if you dropped a hammer and a feather on the Moon?
• What does it actually feel like when a rocket launches?

And those are just three of the 84 questions waiting inside.

Perfect For

• Curious kids who are always asking Why? and How?
• Independent readers ages 8–12
• Younger readers ages 6–7 exploring with a grown-up
• Kids fascinated by planets, rockets, astronauts, stars, and black holes
• Homeschool and classroom reading
• Screen-free learning and discovery
• Birthday, holiday, and educational gifts

This isn't a dry textbook or a collection of disconnected facts. It is designed to help kids wonder first, discover the answer, understand why it happens, and want to know even more.

Give a curious child a book that takes their questions seriously — and opens up an entire universe of new ones.

84 big questions. Clear answers. Full-color discovery. One enormous universe to explore.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for review. All opinions and thoughts shared here are entirely my own.

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Reader Info at a Glance

Best For	Curious kids ages 6-12, young space enthusiasts, families, teachers, and homeschoolers who enjoy interactive STEM learning.
Pacing	Quick, bite-sized explanations. Easy to enjoy one question at a time or read several in a sitting.
Reading Format	Nonlinear and interactive. Choose any of the 84 questions, make a guess, discover the answer, and learn something new.
Learning Features	Real space photographs, scientific vocabulary, fun facts, a glossary, and additional resources for further exploration.
Overall Feel	Curious, engaging, accessible, educational, and full of wonder.
Rating	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What impressed me most about Amazing Answers for Curious Kids: Space Edition wasn't simply how much information Ross Austin packed into these pages. It was how cleverly he turned learning into an invitation to participate. Instead of just telling children fascinating things about the universe, he encourages them to stop, think, make a guess, and discover something for themselves.

My Thoughts

One of my favorite things about Amazing Answers for Curious Kids: Space Edition is how simple and effective the format is. Each question follows a wonderfully engaging pattern: read the question, make your best guess, discover the answer, learn a new word, and enjoy an extra fascinating fact. It's an approach that encourages children to think for themselves rather than simply memorize information.

I especially appreciate that Ross Austin doesn't talk down to his young audience. The explanations are clear and approachable while still respecting children's intelligence and natural curiosity. Even complicated subjects become less intimidating when they're broken into manageable pieces. The real photographs throughout the book add another layer of discovery, helping young readers connect what they're learning to the universe beyond the pages.

Another feature I love is the freedom to explore the book in absolutely any order. A child can browse the index, find a question that catches their attention, and jump straight to the answer. There's no pressure to start at page one or work through every topic in sequence. That flexibility makes it especially appealing for children whose interests can change from one fascinating discovery to the next.

I read the book straight through for this review, but I kept thinking about how much fun it could be as a family activity. Imagine choosing one question each day, letting everyone make their guesses, and then discussing the answer together. You could even carry the conversation into the following day, sharing new questions or ideas that came to mind. What started as a few minutes of reading could easily become an ongoing family tradition of learning and discovery.

I also appreciate the glossary at the back and the additional resources for children who want to investigate further. Those thoughtful extras reinforce something I particularly enjoyed about the entire book: learning doesn't have to stop when you've found the answer.

For me, that's what makes this book special. It isn't simply a collection of interesting space facts. It's an interactive experience that encourages curiosity, conversation, and the confidence to keep asking why.

Final Thoughts

Amazing Answers for Curious Kids: Space Edition by Ross Austin is a wonderful reminder that curiosity is one of the greatest tools a child can have. With its inviting format, fascinating questions, real photographs, and easy-to-understand explanations, this book makes exploring the universe both educational and entertaining.

I wholeheartedly recommend it for curious kids ages 6-12, whether they're already fascinated by space or just beginning to wonder what's out there. It's also an excellent choice for parents, grandparents, teachers, and homeschool families looking for an enjoyable way to encourage learning and meaningful conversations.

Best of all, the fun doesn't have to end with the final page. Every answer offers another opportunity to wonder, explore, and ask something new.

Because sometimes the most exciting part of discovering an answer is the question it inspires next.

More Space Adventures for Young Readers

If your young reader isn't ready to come back to Earth just yet, you might also enjoy my reviews of When I'm an Astronaut by Samantha Pillay and Solar System: Amazing Space Adventure by Gene Lipen. Both offer more opportunities to nurture a child's fascination with space and discovery.

Before we wrap up, let's learn a little more about the author behind the book.

Meet the Author

There's something wonderful about an author who remembers what it feels like to be a child with a thousand questions and an endless desire to understand the world.

Ross Austin brings that spirit of curiosity to his writing, recognizing that children don't always need complicated explanations. Sometimes they simply need someone willing to take their questions seriously and help them discover the answers.

Through the Amazing Answers for Curious Kids series, Ross encourages young readers to think independently, explore new ideas, and discover that asking questions is just as important as finding answers. His approach celebrates the natural curiosity that makes childhood such an exciting time for learning.

And isn't that exactly what we want for the next generation of explorers, scientists, and lifelong learners?

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