I Want to Be an Astronaut

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

Excellent photographs give young readers a real sense of life in space. They and the text talk about the educational requirements, training and experiences of those chosen to become astronauts. For kids who dream about the stars and being a space traveler, this photoessay will further whet the appetite and impart useful information about the real accomplishments of today's intrepid space explorers. The final pages include an excellent source list of information about space programs, including space camps and learning programs.

School Library Journal

Gr 4-7These series titles feature beautiful full-color photographs and uncluttered, informative texts. Both define difficult terms and have two-page sections giving interesting facts about the professions. Veterinarian provides an overview of where vets work, including those who make housecalls or work at zoos, and interesting facts on holistic veterinary medicine. One double-page spread is devoted to famous veterinarians, and another to specialized vocabulary that includes terms like "hoof nipper." Astronaut introduces readers to the idea of a career in the space program with sections on space camps, training, and education. A section also discusses the Challenger Center Program founded by the families of the Challenger crew who died in the 1986 explosion. Attractive additions.Denise Furgione, Atlantic County Library, Mays Landing, NJ