The Life of an Astronaut

Two new books have been added to Crabtree's Eye on the Universe series, an introduction for children to the exciting discoveries we have made in space and the mysteries that still remain. Up-to-date photographs taken through powerful space telescopes such as the Hubble give children a close-up view of: -- the planets in our solar system-- natural phenomena such as light shows in the sky-- the technology we have launched into space-- how people live and work without gravityEver wondered what it's like to be an astronaut? This book explains how candidates train to become astronauts or "star sailors." Find out how they prepare for a mission and what they do in space. Kids will love discovering how astronauts eat, sleep, and spend their day in weightless conditions. Fantastic photos help highlight: -- astronaut history-- the crew and what they do-- training for weightlessness-- the launch and reaching orbit-- spacewalking-- personal care in space