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How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

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Author(s)

Dr Sheila Kanani

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Sol Linero

Publisher

Nosy Crow

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Release Date

June 10, 2025

ISBN

979-8887771564

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An engaging and comprehensive guide to many exciting space-related jobs, from astronauts and rocket engineers to space chefs and even extraterrestrial scouts.

Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut, a spaceship engineer, or to work in Mission Control? Find out all about astronomy and the surprising space-related jobs out there, from training to be a space chef or designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we could live on. Written by astronomer and expert science communicator, Dr. Sheila Kanani, this out-of-this-world manual is sure to excite young space enthusiasts.

Other titles in the series include: How to Be an Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs; How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs.

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informative about jobs about Space

February 11, 2026 (Updated: June 07, 2026)

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How To Be An Astronaut and Other Space Jobs presented the information in a clear and engaging format, best suited for elementary-age readers. This book gives a brief overview of space and the history of our knowledge before looking closely at all the jobs involved in getting people into space. The illustrations are well-balanced in their representation of men, women, and multicultural influences.
Many detailed facts are given about high-interest subjects, such as how astronauts use the bathroom and what happens to it afterwards. How they get clean, eat, and sleep are some of the many details explored. One thing that you may not realize is that you have to learn Russian to be an astronaut because of the International Space Station.
Overall, this nonfiction book is informative and inspirational, emphasizing the importance of science and education in general to be considered for a job associated with space exploration.