Asteroids
Links
Asteroid Introduction
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/asteroid.htm
Asteroids are rocky and metallic objects that orbit the Sun but are too small to be considered planets. Learn more about these mini-planets through asteroid science.
Asteroids
http://www.geocities.com/zlipanov/
Includes a multimedia tour that provides a history background dedicated to these bodies as well as images that present the actual position of them.
Asteroids - Planetary Bricks
http://www.harmsy.freeuk.com/asteroids.html
A look at how asteroids came to be discovered, what and where they are, and the potential danger they exhibit for us here on earth.
Astronomy for Kids - Asteroids
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/asteroid.htm
Provides a definition, a history background and pictures related to these bodies.
Astronomy for Kids: Asteroids
http://www.frontiernet.net/~kidpower/asteroid.html
Includes information and two pictures related to this topic.
NEAR Voyage: Earth to Eros!
http://near.jhuapl.edu/Voyage/
Offers details about a mission dedicated to the exploration of the Eros 433 asteroid.
Surfing the Net with Kids: Asteroids
http://www.surfnetkids.com/asteroids.htm
Provides a summary about this topic and links to other websites with additional information.