Astronaut
From the Set Cool Science Careers
Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming an astronaut. Includes profiles of prominent astronauts.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 6 |
Dewey | 629.45 |
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ATOS Reading Level | 6.0 |
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Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
Series | Cool Science Careers |
Language | English |
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Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781602795020), PDF (9781602797321), ePub (9781631882975), Hosted ebook (9781602797321H), Kindle (9781631370410) |
Copyright | 2010 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
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School Library Journal
Gr 3-6 These highly readable books introduce some interesting careers. Each volume provides background information about the field and a clear look into its many possibilities in the 21st century. A chapter highlights ways to become involved in the profession and the interests and skills required. Activities that will allow students to learn more about the career are also included. Scattered throughout the chapters are boxes that add additional information. Colorful photographs illustrate each book. This series provides readers with a clear look at interesting careers that will play a role in the future. Christine Markley, Washington Elementary School, Barto, PA.
Author: Kelly Milner Halls
Kelly Milner Halls is the author of 25 books including innovative nonfiction about dinosaurs, mummies, albino animals, horses, dogs, zoos, and cryptozoology. She lives in Spokane, Washington.
- WHAT IS AN ASTRONAUT?
- ON THE JOB
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- THE NEXT LEVEL
- SOME FAMOUS ASTRONAUTS
- GLOSSARY
- FOR MORE INFORMATION
- INDEX
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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