Working in Space

Children's Literature - Nancy Garhan Attebury

Students who are interested in becoming astronauts will discover what kind of work is done in space when they read this book. Beginning with the cover, excellent bright photos capture the attention of the readers. Fun facts scattered through the book include extra information. One such fact lets readers know that the space station's robotic arm works like an unfolding inchworm and another tells that astronauts wear white suits because white is cooler. The book contains eight short chapters made up of bold headings, large print and only a few sentences per page. The book tells about the astronauts who are building the space station, astronauts carrying out experiments, and even how astronauts play in space. This book is one from "The Solar System" series. As with the others, it contains an "Amazing but True!" page, a "Think Big!" page, a glossary, resources and index. It will work well to supplement science and career lessons. Reviewer: Nancy Garhan Attebury