Astronaut

From the Series 21st Century Skills Library
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Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming an astronaut. Includes profiles of prominent astronauts.

  • WHAT IS AN ASTRONAUT?
  • ON THE JOB
  • EDUCATION AND TRAINING
  • THE NEXT LEVEL
  • SOME FAMOUS ASTRONAUTS
  • GLOSSARY
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION
  • INDEX
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 6
Copyright 2010
BISACS JNF011000, JNF061000, JNF051170, JNF051080, JNF051010
Publisher Cherry Lake Publishing
Series Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement: 21st Century Skills Library
Language English
Number of Pages 32
ISBN 9781602795020
Title Format Reinforced book
Release Date 2009-08-01
Author Kelly Milner Halls
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Table of contents
Dewey 629.45
Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
ATOS Reading Level 6.0
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Quiz 131861
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Points 1.0
 

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.

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