Space Scout Books in Order
Complete reading order for the Space Scout series.
Title
Date
May 2010
May 2010
Sep 2012
Sep 2012
Oct 2012
Oct 2012
Apr 2013
May 2013
Jun 2013
Jul 2013
How to Read the Space Scout series
Mostly Standalone
· Start Anywhere
Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.
The Space Scout series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution focused on a distinct planet and mission. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared future Earth setting. Reading out of order does not cause confusion, as every book clearly introduces Kip’s mission and works independently while offering extra enjoyment for those familiar with his personality and gadgets.
About the Space Scout series
Series Premise
The Space Scout series follows Kip Kirby as he travels to different planets on scouting missions. Each book sends him on a new adventure where he encounters alien life forms, solves planetary problems, and decides whether the planet is suitable for human settlement.
Main Characters
The series centers on Kip Kirby, a brave and resourceful young space scout. Recurring figures include his robot companion and various aliens he meets on different planets.
Setting
The stories take place on a wide variety of alien planets in the year 2354, each with unique environments, creatures, and challenges.
Tone & Themes
The tone is fun, adventurous, and light-hearted with educational elements. Central themes include exploration and discovery, bravery in the face of the unknown, problem-solving, and respecting different life forms.
Is This Series Worth Reading?
This series appeals to readers who enjoy science fiction adventures, planet exploration stories, and short chapter books with humor and mild action for middle-grade audiences.
Content Warnings and Heat Level
Mild adventurous peril; no romance or mature content. Suitable for ages 7–10.
The Space Scout series offers exciting, self-contained missions to strange new worlds. Readers can start with any book and immediately join Kip on his latest interplanetary adventure.
FAQ
How many books are in the Space Scout series?
10 books
When will the next book in the series be released?
No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, The Gas Giant, was published in July 2013.
When was the most recent book released?
The Gas Giant was published in July 2013.
What was the first book in the series?
The first book in the series is The Robot King, published in May 2010.
What genre is the Space Scout series?
The series primarily falls into the Science Fiction genre.
Do you need to read the Space Scout series in order?
No, the books do not need to be read in order. Each story stands on its own, but recurring characters and the shared setting connect the series.
What is the Space Scout series about?
The Space Scout series follows Kip Kirby as he travels to different planets on scouting missions. Each book sends him on a new adventure where he encounters alien life forms, solves planetary problems, and decides whether the planet is suitable for human settlement.
Is the Space Scout series finished?
The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.
Cover Art From the Space Scout series
Browse covers from the Space Scout series.
