As you go through your day, it's easy to forget that we are on a planet spinning with other planets around the sun. At night, looking up at the stars, though, you see why humans have been trying to go into space and explore everything out there. Explore space and planets safely on this site!
Can You Escape the Space Station?
Check out this fun virtual escape room. What would it be like to be an astronaut on the Space Station?
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RE1TYPeKLF3pS7YGSmTt1JQcAVID5Ac9-Dkkh8CE61E/edit?usp=sharing
Kids Read Curious Detective: Blast Off!
Are you a "just the facts" Curious Detective reader? This list is for you!
Kids Read Connector: Blast Off!
If your favorite books follow realistic characters and stories, you are a Connector, and this list connects Connectors and space!
Kids Read Magic Dragons and Swords: Blast Off!
The books you like to read have one or all of the following: MAGIC, DRAGONS, & SWORDS - and you are exactly that: a Magic, Dragons, and Swords reader! This list features space in fantasy stories and realms.
Kids Read Class Clown: Blast Off!
Where is the funny? That's where you want to be, if you're a Class Clown reader! Laugh a lot and learn about space with these books.
Kids Read Adventure Time: Blast Off!
Fast adventures and space are perfect for each other! Adventure Time readers will love this list of books that have both.
Kids Read Serial Reader: Blast Off!
You are a Serial Reader if you love staying with the same characters and settings in the same series of books. Get to know some great series that are related to space with this list!
Can You Make a Rocket?
Let Ms. Emily show you how to make a rocket at home with just a few household items!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2cPtBbcm48
Here are the instructions: https://www.tulsalibrary.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/Rocket%20instructions%20from%20video-Take%20Home%20Kit.pdf
"Neil Armstrong and Nat Love Space Cowboys"
Listen to Mr. Paul read the first chapter of the book "Neil Armstrong and Nat Love Space Cowboys"!
"Lily & Kosmo in Outer Outer Space"
We defy you to not immediately want to read more after listening to Mr. Paul read the first chapter of "Lily & Kosmo in Outer Outer Space"...
"Voyage of the Dog"
Listen to the first chapter of "Voyage of the Dogs" for a doggone good time!
Podcasts Worth a Listen
Star Signs https://starsigns.live/ Short lessons on astronomical matters, as well as a weekly notice on what you can watch out for in your night sky.
Naked Astronomy https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/astronomy-podcasts
Astronomy Cast http://www.astronomycast.com/
Great Space Videos!
Watch these excellent videos from our friends!
LEGO Man Flies to the Edge of Space Lego Man Flies To The Edge Of Space
Hello Kitty in Space HELLO KITTY IN SPACE
Try These Space Activities!
From designing constellations to learning more about the moon with cookies, these activities are fun and educational!
https://www.startwithabook.org/sites/default/files/astronaut-glove-box.pdf
https://www.startwithabook.org/sites/default/files/constellation-cards.pdf
https://www.startwithabook.org/sites/default/files/constellation-lightshow.pdf
https://rangerrick.org/crafts_activities/design-a-constellation/
https://www.startwithabook.org/sites/default/files/comet-on-stick.pdf
https://nerdymamma.com/diy-cardboard-space-rocket-book-review-the-astronaut-instruction-manual/
https://www.startwithabook.org/sites/default/files/nebula-jar.pdf
https://www.startwithabook.org/sites/default/files/oreo-phases-of-the-moon.pdf
https://www.startwithabook.org/sites/default/files/phases-of-moon-demo.pdf
https://www.startwithabook.org/sites/default/files/why-do-stars-twinkle.pdf
Stargazing & Navigation by Stars
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Looking Up! The Science of Stargazing by Joe Rao https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/3663943063
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Stargazing by Alex Kuskowski https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/3505246063
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Seeing Stars by Sara Gillingham https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/4317696063
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The Man Who Made Time Travel by Kathryn Lasky https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1774255063
Constellations
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Constellations by Marcia Zappa https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2577723063
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Find the Constellations by H.A. Rey https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2335762063
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The Story of Cassiopeia: A Roman Constellation Myth: A Retelling by Thomas Kingsley Troupe https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2823816063
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The Story of Orion: A Roman Constellation Myth: A Retelling by Thomas Kingsley Troupe https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2823817063
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The Story of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor: A Roman Constellation Myth: A Retelling by Thomas Kingsley Troupe https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2823815063
Space Exploration
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Space Exploration by Carole Stott https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/3256988063
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Space Exploration by Giles Sparrow https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2698642063
Time Travel
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Time Travel: Is Visiting the Past and Future Possible? By Megan Borgert-Spaniol https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/4206030063
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Time Traveling with a Hamster by Ross Welford https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/3505478063
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Eclipses
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Eclipses by Martha E. H. Rustad https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/3719116063
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Exploring Eclipses by Jill Sherman https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/3719117063
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Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon’s Shadow by Ilima Loomis https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/show/4786782063