“Welcome to astronaut school!” With this cheery salutation, McCarthy introduces eager readers to the specifics of astronaut training and what it’s like to go into space. Atkins dieters, here’s the perfect career for you! c.m.h. The book’s back matter includes quirky tidbits about, among other things, the astronauts’ unique methods of bathing and the hazards of bread in space (“when bread is eaten or sliced, crumbs can flake off and harm sensitive equipment or float into an astronaut’s eye”). (Some fly the space shuttle others repair satellites, etc.) While her illustrations are simple overall, they contain a few detailed diagrams of important contraptions, including the ever-fascinating space shuttle toilet. She lets readers know that not all astronauts perform the same tasks. Her round-eyed cartoon figures must pass fitness and endurance tests, such as swimming in a pool in their flight gear and camping in the wilderness. “Welcome to astronaut school!” begins her succinct, peppy text, which goes on to outline the rigorous training a would-be astronaut endures on land before shooting into space. Watch the video below to hear Sally Ride talk about her experiences:įor children with the vague idea that being an astronaut means hopping around on the moon in a bubble-headed space suit, McCarthy offers a more thorough job description. The first American woman to go into space died this summer. And of course be sure to scroll down for astronaut videos, how your very own rocket ship, and more!Ĭheck out this 3D Mars interative view.
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