A question asked by parents and teachers is, “How do we get young people excited about space and its importance?”Many will answer, “Make it interesting for them and start them when they are young.” Eric Braun has done just that in his book If I Were an Astronaut. Braun lets children in on the life of an astronaut during a mission to the International Space Station. The writing style and illustrations help children understand the fun and excitement of an astronaut’s job while teaching them the importance of space exploration. Sharon Harmer’s descriptive illustrations nicely complement Braun’s text – the charming child-like characters and simple yet thorough illustrations create an awareness of the fascinating places beyond our atmosphere. If I Were an Astronaut puts children into the shoes (or rather, helmet) of an astronaut and will be one of the first looks into the space program for many children. This book also provides children with a glossary of terms, and a list of other books to read and internet sites to visit for more information. Braun also delves into why astronauts go into space – to conduct experiments, to perform mechanical operations, and to make scientific discoveries – while keeping it “kid-friendly.” This book is an excellent choice for answering that question.
If I were an astronaut, I would zoom into outer space! I would help fix the International Space Station. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be an astronaut.
If I Were an Astronaut
If I were an astronaut, I would zoom into outer space! I would help fix the International Space Station. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be an astronaut.
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BN ID: | 2940172641046 |
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Publisher: | Capstone Press |
Publication date: | 03/01/2013 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
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