Note: See also Space & Planet Resources
Resource Type | Title/Author | Comments | Check Out Again? | Rating |
Book/Library | International Space Station; Branley, Franklyn M. | Perfect. | X | 5 |
Book/Library | Mission to Mars; Branley, Franklyn M., Kelley, True | Puts the child in the book as the one taking the trip to Mars. Very nice. | X | 4 |
Book/Library | Mission Control; Shearer, Deborah A. | Very simple look at support roles on the ground; fills in a missing piece | X | 4 |
Book/Library | Astronaut Living in space; Hayden, Kate | Fictional tale of an astronaut's training and work in space | X | 4 |
Book/Library | Astronauts; Picture Library; Barrett, N. S. | Nice overview with real photos from space | X | 4 |
Video/Library | How do they Build Spaceships?; Popular Mechanics Video, Hearst Broadcasting Publications | Not really about how space ships are built, but still very nice. | X | 5 |
Video/Library | There goes a Spaceship; Kid Vision | Yet another "Dave" video; nice information with just the right touch of silliness | X | 5 |
Television Program | Popular Mechanics For Kids (PMK) "Spaceships" | In general PMKs are great, albeit a bit busy. Real kids getting to explore space camp and other space sites. | 5 | |
Science Experiment | Balloon Rocket | Even if you don't "do" any of the science, it's a lot of fun and gets big squeals every time | 5 | |
Activity | Build a Rocket | Just plain fun, some scissors and gluing to do, lots of racing around making rocket noises | 5 | |
Toy | International Space Station Model; K'nex | Rated at 9+, this is a complex model; suitable for a family project with children who are VERY good at models; very cool. | 5 | |
Toy | Lunar Rover; K'nex | Manufacturer recommends age 8+, but my 4.5yo could build it with a bit of help snapping some pieces together | 5 | |
Movie | International Space Station 3D; IMAX movie | Absolutely fabulous. | 5 |