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K-3
Illustrated by
Michael J. Rosen.
Sullivan, the first American woman to complete a spacewalk, and Rosen immerse readers in the experience of being a space shuttle astronaut, with particular focus on the intense preparation for those who exit the shuttle for an Extravehicular Activity (EVA). In an upbeat tone, Sullivan accompanies "you" through an entire multi-day shuttle flight, from liftoff through daily activities, including the EVA, and then the return to Earth. Sullivan relates her emotions as well as her training, sharing her excitement and awe at being in space while simultaneously capably executing her tasks. "Nothing could prepare you for that thrill of weightlessness--AM I RIGHT? It has to be the most GIDDY, UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE EVER." Helpful diagrams and asides throughout detail equipment, including the complex spacesuits, used on shuttle flights, and the numerous photographs of NASA ground crew and astronauts, including Sullivan, show the people and technology that make EVA possible.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2023
48 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1023-6
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4-6
Great Sports Teams series.
Filled with game action and numerous quotes, these texts relate the most famous moments in the history of each team and briefly describe the team's best players, the leadership behind the team, and what the future holds for them. The intended audience of reluctant readers will appreciate the fast-paced writing and won't be bothered by the grainy quality of the color and black-and-white photos. Bib., glos., ind.