“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. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.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.
This appealing book is sure to find a wide audience.- Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TNĬopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. The author includes a page of fascinating facts as well as a list of places to visit. The space-shuttle liftoff, painted vertically, and images of the smiling characters in space capture the excitement of this ultimate adventure. A space suit and toilet are shown against white backgrounds, and their parts are clearly labeled. The text and illustrations are simply done, and their very sparseness highlights important stages in astronaut preparation. Full-color spreads done in acrylics on gessoed paper show authentic facilities like a swimming pool, a jet, and the Vomit Comet (a plane ride that allows passengers to experience weightlessness). The book gives a very real picture of the arduous training required before going into space.
Painted in a cartoon style, the three men and one woman have large saucerlike eyes and off-center smiles. Kindergarten-Grade 3-McCarthy speaks directly to children who dream of someday "BLASTING into outer space," inviting them to experience astronaut school with four aspiring recruits.
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