outer space

Presents a short study of space exploration, and describes space shuttles, space stations, how rockets work, the first moon walk, planetary probes, and more.

Presents Walt Whitman's poem "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer," illustrated with the story of a boy who finds relief in the night sky when he becomes overwhelmed by an academic presentation on the stars.

Examines the history of space exploration, and looks at telescopes, manned and unmanned missions, and plans for the future. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.

Introduces space by explaining such terms as the universe, solar system, planets, meteors, space stations, and satellites.

Astro Bunnies take rockets into space, explore, and return home.

Examines our exploration of outer space and discusses the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe in general.

Describes what scientists have been able to deduce about the nature of our solar system and the universe based on data collected by the Hubble telescope.

Describes various machines that have been used in outer space, including the space shuttle, Skylab space station, satellites, and unmanned space probes.

A collection of poems about the moon, stars, planets, astronauts, and related wonders.

Presents a guided tour of the nine planets within the solar system. Also discusses the Milky Way Galaxy, comets, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.