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Author:

Virts, Terry, 1967- author.

Title:

The astronaut's guide to leaving the planet / Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-entry by Terry Virts ; illustrated by Andraes Lozano.

Publisher:

Workman Publishing Company,

Copyright Date:

2023

Description:

pages cm

Subject:

Astronauts--Juvenile literature.
Astronauts--Training of--Juvenile literature.
Manned space flight--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Lozano, Andraes, illustrator.

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

Space, according to an astronaut -- How we left the planet : early space travel -- The journey to launch : training -- Blast off! : launch -- Life in space -- The view from up here -- Don't look down : spacewalking -- Re-entry -- The next mission -- Yourtraining begins here.

Summary:

"A kid's guide to leaving the planet from someone who's done it! Former astronaut Terry Virts guides readers through the practical elements of becoming an astronaut, along with the wonders (and challenges!) of space travel. With insider information on training, piloting a ship, and working in space, readers and aspiring astronauts will be inspired to start their own journey to the stars. This practical guide is full of valuable wisdom and insight that will guide the astronaut candidates of tomorrow!"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1523514566
9781523514564

LCCN:

2022058909

Locations:

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

TSPC862 -- Norma Anders Public Library (Dysart)

ALPE516 -- Fairfield Public Library (Fairfield)

CMPE792 -- Drake Community Library (Grinnell)

YCPD572 -- Hiawatha Public Library (Hiawatha)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

WAPD715 -- Sheldon Public Library (Sheldon)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)