Now Read This: ‘The Darkest Dark,’ ‘Space Junk’

Books recommended by the Hawaii State Library:

“THE DARKEST DARK”

By Chris Hadfield

Inspired by astronaut Chris Hadfield’s childhood, the story tells of a young boy afraid of the dark, too scared to even sleep alone. Ages 4-8.

“SPACE JUNK: THE DANGERS OF POLLUTING EARTH’S ORBIT”

By Karen Romano Young

Scientists have identified at least 20,000 pieces of space debris floating in Earth’s orbit. Learn about the dangers of space junk collisions and how scientists are developing new technologies to clean up outer space. Ages 12-15.