astronauts--rookie-read-about--r--science-

Rookie Read-About Science

by carmen-bredeson

The job of an astronaut has changed a lot since Alan Shepard made the first manned, flight into space in 1961. Learn about the astronaut's role on today's space missions and about the knowledge and talent it takes to make it in space.

Genres: Picture Books, Space, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published March 1, 2003

Reviews

[Miss Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

A prechool nonfiction book aboutwhat they might do in space astronauts including how to become one and what they might do in space.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a beginning reader book about astronauts. This book has nice big font and easy sentences. It is a good informative book with great pictures.

[Leah Tomasetti · Rating 3 out of 5]

-N/A
-1st and 2nd grade

-SUMMARY:
In this informational text you will learn all about astronauts. Readers will learn about their difficult jobs and everything they need to do in order to be successful at what they do. Readers will also learn all about the different parts of astronauts' jobs.

-REVIEW:
This is an excellent informational text that goes into detail about one specific and interesting profession, astronauts. There are excellent photographs and lots of unfamiliar information. The layout of this book is friendly and seems easy for children to navigate.

-IN-CLASS USES:
1. space
2. jobs/communites