When you ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up, there are a few regular responses: firefighter, zookeeper, or whatever their parents’ jobs are. They’re usually driven by the interest that has captured their imagination. Kids who look up at constellations and become obsessed with space exploration have plenty of stories to help guide them. Whether they want to approach it from a purely scientific perspective or dream even bigger, there are so many fun stories for them to dive into. From memoirs to mysteries, here are four great books for little space explorers to indulge in their interests and see a future in the stars.