How to Spacewalk

By Kathryn Sullivan

Book Overview

"Fascinating. . . . This enthusiastic and personal story of how a woman born in a time when girls were limited to specific careers broke the rules . . . will be useful as a reference and appeal to aspiring scientists." --School Library Connection

What is it like to walk in space--to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant encouragement, and a host of amazing facts, photos, drawings, and descriptions in this engaging guide cowritten by three-time shuttle astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan and children's book author Michael J. Rosen (who also provides illustrations). From detailed info about how to train (sometimes underwater ) to descriptions of the emotions spurred by seeing Earth from above, this guide will leave readers inspired and excited to start their own journeys into space.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153623270X
• ISBN13: 9781536232707
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Mit Kids Press
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 10.1" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4