![]() ![]() ![]() Among all of the information McCarthy provides, the reader learns that to have this dream come true one has to study hard, exercise, be able to work as a team, and be prepared to use the strange potty on board the tightly spaced space shuttle (not recommended for anyone who suffers from claustrophobia) – but of course it would all be totally worth it when you get to eat the freeze-dried space-food ice cream! The handbook finishes with a bunch of very interesting facts, including web sites to visit and places to see – of course I was hooked by the facts when I discovered additional information about other toilet stuff, but I don’t want to spoil all the fun, so go and read it for yourself. ![]() ![]() The highlights for me – and not surprising to those of you who know me – were: the ‘Vomit Comet’ (a weightless activity), learning that a space suit weighs 280 pounds on earth, and the detailed and labeled illustration of the toilet. McCarthy’s handbook gives a kid friendly and informative look into the training of an astronaut. I immediately picked it up and started reading to find out if I had what it took to become an astronaut – I’d like to think that I do! The cover of the handbook shows super cute astronauts wearing bright orange suits holding onto their helmets – it really stood out on the store display. The first thing that appealed to me about the Astronaut Handbook, by Meghan McCarthy, was certainly the illustrations. Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (June 10, 2008) ![]()
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