McCarthy’s handbook gives a kid friendly and informative look into the training of an astronaut. I immediately picked it up and started reading to find out if I had what it took to become an astronaut – I’d like to think that I do! The cover of the handbook shows super cute astronauts wearing bright orange suits holding onto their helmets – it really stood out on the store display. The first thing that appealed to me about the Astronaut Handbook, by Meghan McCarthy, was certainly the illustrations. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (June 10, 2008) This appealing book is sure to find a wide audience.- Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TNĬopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. The author includes a page of fascinating facts as well as a list of places to visit. The space-shuttle liftoff, painted vertically, and images of the smiling characters in space capture the excitement of this ultimate adventure. A space suit and toilet are shown against white backgrounds, and their parts are clearly labeled.
The text and illustrations are simply done, and their very sparseness highlights important stages in astronaut preparation. Full-color spreads done in acrylics on gessoed paper show authentic facilities like a swimming pool, a jet, and the Vomit Comet (a plane ride that allows passengers to experience weightlessness). The book gives a very real picture of the arduous training required before going into space. Painted in a cartoon style, the three men and one woman have large saucerlike eyes and off-center smiles. Kindergarten-Grade 3-McCarthy speaks directly to children who dream of someday "BLASTING into outer space," inviting them to experience astronaut school with four aspiring recruits.
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