I Want To Be An Astronaut

Barton, Byron

ISBN 10: 0833580892 ISBN 13: 9780833580894

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 1992

Synopsis

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Brings to life the world of astronauts, detailing how they eat, live, and sleep in zero gravity.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Blast-off! Up into the shy goes the space shuttle. Into orbit, the astronauts get a taste of ready-to-eat food, experience zero gravity, go for space walks, and even fix a satellite. It's fun to fly aboard the shuttle...and then come back to earth.

‘A young girl declares her longing to ‘fly on the shuttle into outer space.’ The familiar acts of eating, sleeping, and working become intense and special as she and the rest of the crew go about their business. The illustrations positively glow in this simple, lyrical picture book that will have nearly everyone off and flying.’ —SLJ.

Notable Children's Book of 1988 (ALA)
1988 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)
Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1988 (NYT)
Oustanding Science Trade Books for Children 1988 (NSTA/CBC)

About the Author:

Byron Barton is the creator of many picture books for young children, including My Car, Building a House, and Little Red Hen.

About this edition

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0833580892
• ISBN 13: 9780833580894
• Binding: School & Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32