How to Spacewalk

"Fascinating. . . . This enthusiastic and personal story of how a woman born in a time when girls were limited to specific careers broke the rules . . . will be useful as a reference and appeal to aspiring scientists." --School Library Connection What is it like to walk in space--to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant...
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"Fascinating. . . . This enthusiastic and personal story of how a woman born in a time when girls were limited to specific careers broke the rules . . . will be useful as a reference and appeal to aspiring scientists." --School Library Connection

What is it like to walk in space--to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant encouragement, and a host of amazing facts, photos, drawings, and descriptions in this engaging guide cowritten by three-time shuttle astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan and children's book author Michael J. Rosen (who also provides illustrations). From detailed info about how to train (sometimes underwater!) to descriptions of the emotions spurred by seeing Earth from above, this guide will leave readers inspired and excited to start their own journeys into space.