Space (junior)
Where can I find information about space?
(Years 1-4)
Image: The Moon's light is refracted by NASA on NASA Image and Video Library.
Entry last updated: 15/07/25
Introduction
Space, or outer space, is the area outside planet Earth's atmosphere. Stars and planets exist in space. This entry has websites where you can find information about everything related to space from comets and meteors to living in space.
General websites
There are some great websites with information on space.
This is a YouTube channel that comes from NASA. It has lots of short videos that cover space topics.
Browse through the videos for one to watch.
Or look through the Playlists.
For example the Solar System playlist has a video about The Solar System's Formation.
ESA Kids is another great website with lots of information about space.
Select the Learn tab at the top of the page.
Choose from the range of topics listed eg Comets or The International Space Station.
This site has lots of facts about space and other topics in science, history and geography.
Find the search bar and enter 'space'.
Choose an article to read like 10 Facts about Space!
There's a video you can watch at the bottom of the page.
Books
There are a number of books that have been written about space in New Zealand - check out your local public or school library to see what they have there.
Here are a few recommended titles:
SCIS no: 1918914
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