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The Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook
Discover how you become an astronaut, the training you must undertake, how you travel into space and what you do when you're up there. With a foreword from ESA astronaut Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to embark on a mission to the International Space Station. Published in association with the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency. Published to coincide with Tim Peake's ISS mission in November 2015, which is sure to inspire a whole generation of children, much as the moon landings did in the 1960s and '70s. This is a whole new era of space exploration and this book features the latest and most accurate information, as it is written in conjunction with experts from the UK Space Agency. An inspirational way to get children interested in science, as they discover the huge number of people who are involved in sending a person into space.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1900
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Louie Stowell
107 books71 followersLouie Stowell started her career writing carefully researched books about space, ancient Egypt, politics, and science, but eventually she lapsed into just making stuff up. She likes writing about dragons, wizards, vampires, fairies, monsters, and parallel worlds. Louie Stowell currently works as the publisher of Ladybird Books and lives in London with her wife, Karen; her dog, Buffy; and a creepy puppet that is probably cursed.
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Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews
January 26, 2020
I totally loved this book!
Not only was it informative (I learned a lot about space-travel stuff and in many detail!), but it was also written with some irony in the text to make it very amusing most of the times. Thus combined with comic illustrations on every page, the book was just wonderful trip to becoming an astronaut, training for the mission and then not only flying off to the space, but also returning back to Earth from the orbital station. Mission accomplished!
I myself perhaps have no intention to ever going through this difficult process, but I have a small space-enthusiast growing at home and I'm glad he got such a great book as a Christmas present. It will certainly become one of his favourits! :)
Not only was it informative (I learned a lot about space-travel stuff and in many detail!), but it was also written with some irony in the text to make it very amusing most of the times. Thus combined with comic illustrations on every page, the book was just wonderful trip to becoming an astronaut, training for the mission and then not only flying off to the space, but also returning back to Earth from the orbital station. Mission accomplished!
I myself perhaps have no intention to ever going through this difficult process, but I have a small space-enthusiast growing at home and I'm glad he got such a great book as a Christmas present. It will certainly become one of his favourits! :)
October 9, 2019
Impressive amount of detail. Highly recommend this one (even discusses how flames behave in microgravity...)
With the advent of space tourism, this just might give children the interest to get involved in some aspect of it.
With the advent of space tourism, this just might give children the interest to get involved in some aspect of it.
April 4, 2022
See oli hea raamat, kuid 100% see info just mulle kõike vajalikku ei öelnud.
Siin oleks võinud mainida, et astronaut olemine kaasab endaga ka mõningaid riske. Pealegi, siin mainiti rohkem ESA astronaudiks saamiseks vajalikku, mitte NASA oma...
Siin oleks võinud mainida, et astronaut olemine kaasab endaga ka mõningaid riske. Pealegi, siin mainiti rohkem ESA astronaudiks saamiseks vajalikku, mitte NASA oma...
August 12, 2016
Completo manual para convertirse en astronauta para niños.
January 31, 2019
As stated in the Title and the Blurb, this book is aimed at offering a glimpse of the space life to young kids who are interested to pursue a career as an Astronaut. It throws light on the kind of life which astronauts lead, the various activities they perform once on board the space shuttle and much more. This book is basically a teaser for "The Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook" which is sold separately on www.usborne.com/astrohandbook
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November 27, 2021Jumalik raamat! Kindlasti ilmub kodusele riiulile ka. Lastele ja lihtne, aga nii armsalt eus ja eluline.
February 17, 2019
What a fantastic book to help inspire a new generation of space lovers. My son and I learnt a lot from this book and would highly recommend it for a good bonding exercise.
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January 6, 2021
A very cute introduction book on how a civilian becomes a astronaut. Just a warning, this book is currently outdated as of 2020, but I still think it is a great book if a child is interested in space. I'd say this book caters to freshmen in Highschool and below, but a freshman might be pushing it a little. (but then again I'm a college student re-reading this book and I still found it enjoyable). Overall this was a well dictated and illustrated book that I would recommend to those interested in space flight.
December 1, 2018
BASIC
This is really one for the kids. It assumes you,re a novice / absolute beginner so it’s very rudimentary. It’s light in tone and fun to read but never patronising. Primarily aimed at young people who are intrested in space exploration and may even be considering a career in this area.
This is really one for the kids. It assumes you,re a novice / absolute beginner so it’s very rudimentary. It’s light in tone and fun to read but never patronising. Primarily aimed at young people who are intrested in space exploration and may even be considering a career in this area.
September 16, 2017
Simple book but great work
I am definitely gifting this book to a kid who aspires to be an astronaut. Crisp and clear information with beautiful illustrations. Must read and enjoy... Hats off to its makers.
I am definitely gifting this book to a kid who aspires to be an astronaut. Crisp and clear information with beautiful illustrations. Must read and enjoy... Hats off to its makers.
November 6, 2023
Libro precioso para explicar a los niños el proceso para ser astronautas. Explicado de forma que se inspira a la curiosidad y la búsqueda de respuestas. La ilustración es bonita y está escrita de forma amigable para todo público, sobre todo los más chiquitos.
March 10, 2019
A delightful book!
Full of interesting facts, lovely illustrations and inspiring messages for young space adventurers. I was glad to get it, and.my little son loved it!
Full of interesting facts, lovely illustrations and inspiring messages for young space adventurers. I was glad to get it, and.my little son loved it!
April 1, 2019
If only I'd had this as a child, I could have been an astronaut by now!
December 27, 2020
Great book for learning about what it takes to become an astronaut. Would highly recommend for space lovers.
December 26, 2023
3.25⭐️
September 7, 2023
Unessecary but informative.
April 26, 2020
I feel like I will never ever be able to express the way I feel about this book.
I cannot count the number of times my eyes were filled with tears, the number of times I had to turn off my phone screen and take a short walk around the room just to be able to breathe again. I cannot imagine what would have happened to an 8 year old version of me (who kept screaming "I WANNA BE AN ASTRONAUT WHEN I GROW UP".) if she had read this. Have no idea where she would have ended up.
The present 27year old version of me, is fighting (failing,) to hold her tears back while trying her best not to think of [deny] the fact "I'll never ever ever make it up there."
The book is a perfect explanation of the procedures that will happen to you in a space program. Starting from application and training programs, till a few days after landing from missions to the ISS on Earth.
*Sigh*
Ps: Say I'll never make it to the moon or I'll never orbit the earth. Not even once. I'll be a great cinematographerin instead. Won't I?
I cannot count the number of times my eyes were filled with tears, the number of times I had to turn off my phone screen and take a short walk around the room just to be able to breathe again. I cannot imagine what would have happened to an 8 year old version of me (who kept screaming "I WANNA BE AN ASTRONAUT WHEN I GROW UP".) if she had read this. Have no idea where she would have ended up.
The present 27year old version of me, is fighting (failing,) to hold her tears back while trying her best not to think of [deny] the fact "I'll never ever ever make it up there."
The book is a perfect explanation of the procedures that will happen to you in a space program. Starting from application and training programs, till a few days after landing from missions to the ISS on Earth.
*Sigh*
Ps: Say I'll never make it to the moon or I'll never orbit the earth. Not even once. I'll be a great cinematographerin instead. Won't I?
January 17, 2020
🎤Fly me to the moon
And let me play among the stars
Let me know what Spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
Ladybird publishing vs Usborne
Usborne wins, hands down.
This was factual - fun - gorgeous - hilarious
Did I know that?
+ Scientists have come up with a made-up line, the Karma Line - 1OOOkm above the 🌏. That's where space starts officially.
+ A spacesuit does not protect you from your own body. So, if you fart, you're stuck with the smell until your spacewalk is over(spacewalk usually last for hours)
+ Zero-G dampens your taste buds, you'll be adding a lot of chili sauce to your food.
+ Americans, Russians, Japanese, European and Canadian astronauts visit the ISS. Chinese astronauts have their own space station.
A must have for space - art - fun lovers
And let me play among the stars
Let me know what Spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
Ladybird publishing vs Usborne
Usborne wins, hands down.
This was factual - fun - gorgeous - hilarious
Did I know that?
+ Scientists have come up with a made-up line, the Karma Line - 1OOOkm above the 🌏. That's where space starts officially.
+ A spacesuit does not protect you from your own body. So, if you fart, you're stuck with the smell until your spacewalk is over(spacewalk usually last for hours)
+ Zero-G dampens your taste buds, you'll be adding a lot of chili sauce to your food.
+ Americans, Russians, Japanese, European and Canadian astronauts visit the ISS. Chinese astronauts have their own space station.
A must have for space - art - fun lovers
September 5, 2016
Funny and Informative
Shooting Star > Astronaut Poop
Shooting Star > Astronaut Poop
February 6, 2017
Great illustrations and description of what to expect if you were to go into space.
June 6, 2017
very funny!!
October 14, 2018
Age: from 9 years old
February 3, 2020
Cute little book. Loved the artwork. Learnt a little bit about astronauts and when I see a falling star it could be astronaut poo! 🤔
May 10, 2022
I’m 10 years old I love the book it was amazing I would recommend it for all ages
November 21, 2022
Extremely cute book that completely serves its purpose
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