Space Explorer Resources

Find out more about space and space exploration with our library resources and selected websites.

Library Resources

Try these titles and subject searches to find useful books, DVDs, videos and more.

What do the numbers mean? See our guide to the Dewey Decimal System.

Most books on space are in the 520s in the non-fiction section of your library:

space craft, astronauts and travelling to the moon are at 629.4
life on other planets at 576.8
aliens at 001.942

Backgrounders

Fiction

Stories about space and space exploration for kids.

Online Resources

Try these links to great websites

A Kid friendly solar system: Information for kids about all the things in our solar system. You can even get planet trading cards! Can you collect them all?
All about the planets: Click on this interactive map of the solar system to learn just the right amount of information about all the planets.
Amazing Space: explore the universe while learning the principles of math and science.
Ask an astronomer: Got questions about space? Ask an astronomer!
Bite-size guide to astronomy and space: The BBC brings you a revision guide to everything there is to know about the stars and space.
Cosmic quest: Explore the universe and play the interactive Living in Space game.
Explore the solar system: Crafts, puzzles, games and information about space from NASA.
Exploring the planets: Lots of tricky facts and figures about all the planets in the solar system from the US National Space and Air Museum.
Famous astronomers: Information about almost every famous astronomer through history. Learn all about these people who studied the stars to learn more about the night sky.
Homework help from the Hubble Telescope: Find answers to your homework questions and help other kids answer theirs, using information from the Hubble Telescope in space.
NASA kids club: Learn about space and space travel by playing these games.
The Nine Planets - For Kids!: Explore each of the planets and moons in our solar system.
Ology: Find your place in space in this jam packed online exhibit from the American Natural History Museum.
Pluto's secret game: Use the power of space to play this adventure game!
Questions kids ask about space: Ask and find the answers to some questions kids ask about space here.
Solar system facts: Animation from the BBC that shows you all about the solar system and how it works.
Star photos: View some amazing photos taken of stars and other space scenes from National Geographic Kids.
Starchild: Budding astronomers can learn about the universe in this superb space site.