posted 09-24-2016 10:07 PM               

Of all the questions astronauts are asked by kids, the most frequent one is "How do you go to the toilet in space?"

This book not only answers that question, but many others about the effect of zero gravity on the human body:

How do you brush your hair in space? What happens when you sweat? What does food taste like? The best thing is that the answers are provided by Dr. Dave Williams, a NASA astronaut who speaks from first-hand experience. Written for kids ages 7 to 10, this book uses age-appropriate language to explain the different phenomena that astronauts encounter during a mission. The bright, colorful pages, short blocks of text accompanied by photos and humorous illustrations make this a very attractive choice for young readers. The opening message from Dr. Dave empowers kids to follow his example by believing in themselves and following their dreams.

• Age Range: 7 - 10 years
  
• Hardcover: 56 pages
  
• Annick Press (October 11, 2016)
  
• ISBN-10: 1554518547
  
• ISBN-13: 978-1554518548

posted 08-09-2017 04:15 PM               

How many kids aspire to become an astronaut one day? Wouldn't it be great to float in space and do neat experiments?

But before all the "fun" begins, it takes an incredible amount of hard work to prepare oneself for the ride of a lifetime. Before they are sent to space, astronauts have to go through spacecraft systems training, wilderness training, underwater training, roller coaster – like flight training, and teamwork training, not to mention science, technology, medical, engineering, and math training. Training for flight also depends on being prepared physically, mentally, and emotionally, having the right attitude and learning to deal with problems calmly.

Dr. Dave speaks from experience when he describes what it's like to live underwater for weeks at a time, experience free-floating in micro gravity in the "Vomit Comet," or catch and eat bugs during wilderness training. With its first-hand photos and amusing illustrations, Go for Liftoff is the go-to book for aspiring astronauts.

• Age Range: 7-11 years
  
• Hardcover: 52 pages
  
• Annick Press (April 11, 2017)
  
• ISBN-10: 1554519152
  
• ISBN-13: 978-1554519156