6th grade Science Fiction books
19 books in the science fiction genre commonly assigned to 6th grade students — every title’s grade range covers 6th grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
19 6th grade science fiction books
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- Aliens Ate My HomeworkBruce CovilleAliens Ate My HomeworkBruce Coville
Aliens for BreakfastJonathan Etra
Among the HiddenMargaret Peterson Haddix- Charlie and the Great Glass ElevatorRoald DahlCharlie and the Great Glass ElevatorRoald Dahl
Heir ApparentVivian Vande Velde
Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25Richard Paul Evans- My Robot BuddyAlfred SloteMy Robot BuddyAlfred Slote
My Teacher Is an AlienBruce Coville
Nova's ArkKirk, David
Sal and Gabi Break the UniverseCarlos Hernandez
Shape-ChangerBill Brittain
StriderBeverly Cleary
The Ear, The Eye, and the ArmNancy Farmer
The Girl with the Ghost MachineLauren DeStefano
The Neptune ProjectPolly Holyoke
The Transall SagaGary Paulsen
The Wild Robot EscapesPeter Brown
Virtually PerfectDan Gutman
ZorgamazooRobert Paul Weston
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Frequently asked questions
What science fiction books are good for 6th grade students?
19 science fiction books have a grade range that covers 6th grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these science fiction books grade-appropriate for 6th grade?
Every title's grade range covers 6th grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many science fiction books are on the 6th grade list?
This page lists 19 6th grade science fiction titles, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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