Astronaut Handbook
Published on 3. January 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-0-399-55546-6 (ISBN)
Description
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Blast off in this fun nonfiction picture book by the author of Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum to find out!
With an appealing text and funny, brightly colored illustrations, Meghan McCarthy transports aspiring space travelers to astronaut school in her young nonfiction picture book. Take a ride on the "Vomit Comet" and learn how it feels to be weightless. Try a bite of astronaut food, such as delicious freeze-dried ice cream. Have your measurements taken-100 of your hand alone-for your very own space suit. Get ready for liftoff!
"McCarthy introduces the paraphernalia of rocket travel with a corollary, direct humor that understands and respects its audience." -Booklist
"This appealing book is sure to find a wide audience." -School Library Journal
With an appealing text and funny, brightly colored illustrations, Meghan McCarthy transports aspiring space travelers to astronaut school in her young nonfiction picture book. Take a ride on the "Vomit Comet" and learn how it feels to be weightless. Try a bite of astronaut food, such as delicious freeze-dried ice cream. Have your measurements taken-100 of your hand alone-for your very own space suit. Get ready for liftoff!
"McCarthy introduces the paraphernalia of rocket travel with a corollary, direct humor that understands and respects its audience." -Booklist
"This appealing book is sure to find a wide audience." -School Library Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-399-55546-6 (9780399555466)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Meghan McCarthy is the author-illustrator of many nonfiction picture books, including Earmuffs for Everyone!; The Adventures of Patty and the Big Red Bus; Strong Man; The Incredible Life of Balto; and Aliens Are Coming!. Learn more about Meghan and her books at Meghan-McCarthy.com.