Usborne

The Usborne Official Astronaut’s Handbook

Usborne

The Usborne Official Astronaut’s Handbook

£5.98

Product Code: US118

Age: 3y+

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Overview

A funny and fascinating how-to guide for budding astronauts, providing a crash course on what it takes to travel into space. Answers all the big questions about space travel, from “How do rockets work?” and “What do astronauts do all day?” to “How do you go to the toilet on a spaceship?” Explores the technology that astronauts use, from space suits to Soyuz spacecraft, and scientific experiments on the International Space Station, and includes internet links to recommended websites to find out more. With a personal message by the British European Space Agency astronaut, Tim Peake, who spent six months on the International Space Station in 2016, and exclusive insights from the UK Space Agency and ESA who have provided expert advice on this book.

Awards: 

  • Shortlisted – Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2016
  • Shortlisted – North Somerset Teacher’s Book Award
  • Shortlisted – Schools Library Association Information Book Award
  • Silver award – Practical Preschool and Primary Teacher Update awards

Paperback: 128 pages

ISBN: 9781409590743

Dimensions: 13.1 x 1 x 19.9 cm

Written by: Louie Stowell

Illustrated by: Roger Simo

Reviews: 

“A superb book all about how to become an astronaut… There’s a lot of humour in it, and it’s full of those little details that just make a book special.” – Judges comments, Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2016

“This brilliant guide will tell you everything you need to know about becoming an astronaut and explains what life is like for space explorers. From training tips to spacewalk hints, it’s packed with real-life astronaut knowledge!”- National Geographic Kids

“Children who fancy a career as an astronaut… will love The Usborne Official Astronaut’s Handbook, which gives you the lowdown on qualifications, the horrors of G-force and how to go to the loo in the International Space Station (into a kind of vacuum cleaner, apparently). It’s full of good practical stuff.”- The Spectator

“With a forward by the British Astronaut, Tim Peake this is perfect for little stargazers… Inspirational and entertaining.”- South Wales Evening Post

“Full of tips from real-life astronauts on how to steer a rocket or spacewalk. A perfect fact book for budding space explorers.”- The Daily Telegraph

“This is utterly essential reading for any would-be astronaut, featuring tons and tons of facts and figures all about space and the people who work, explore and experiment there.”- Read it Daddy

“The essential book for would-be astronauts.”- Books for Keeps

“For those dreaming of the stars above our heads, then The Official Astronaut’s Handbook will make them seem that bit closer. This is the essential book for would-be astronauts, telling you everything you need to know about how to become an astronaut, and what it’s like to live and work in space.” – Books for Keeps

“A great non-fiction book, full of information for all space lovers. The children found it fun to read as well as educational due to the illustrations and funny comments. It would certainly appeal and inspire children.”- Practical Preschool and Primary Teacher Update

“This book should go to the top of any must-have list for young children interested in space travel. It’s packed with fascinating information on everything from what to study to help you become an astronaut, to the special training astronauts undergo, rocket science and how shuttles get into space, and what it’s like to live on the International Space Station. After all, the children reading this book could become fully fledged astronauts in the 2030s. Inspiring stuff!”- Lovereading4kids

“An engaging read which will reward repeated reading and enkindle awe for man’s greatest achievement, reaching for the stars.” – Carousel

“Given that it costs about £300 million per ISS mission, we reckon £6.99 is a highly cost-effective way of learning how to train for, get to and live in space for kids – without actually going there.” – Mostly Books