Astronaut Handbook

<p><strong>Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Blast off in this fun nonfiction picture book by the author of&nbsp;<em>Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum</em>&nbsp;to find out!</strong><br />&nbsp;<br />With an appealing text and funny, brightly colored illustrations, Meghan McCarthy transports aspiring space travelers to astronaut school in her young nonfiction picture book. Take a ride on the "Vomit Comet" and learn how it feels to be weightless. Try a bite of astronaut food, such as delicious freeze-dried ice cream. Have your measurements taken&mdash;100 of your hand alone&mdash;for your very own space suit. Get ready for liftoff!<br />&nbsp;<br />"McCarthy introduces the paraphernalia of rocket travel with a corollary, direct humor that understands and respects its audience." &mdash;<em>Booklist</em><br />&nbsp;<br />"This appealing book is sure to find a wide audience." &mdash;<em>School Library Journal</em></p>