Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Summary: You can’t eat everything in space, but the options have improved considerably since the early days of space travel. It’s a whole different experience from Earth eating, though, and this book gives lots of good tips. Water is at a premium and can’t be poured. Burping in space can have some pretty unpleasant consequences. Floating crumbs can become a menace on board the spaceship. From cooking to doing dishes to growing your own food, there are plenty of details here that are sure to intrigue kids. Includes three pages of additional information, along with additional resources and a list of sources. 40 pages; grades 1-4.
Pros: Life in space is a fascinating topic, and this book provides a wealth of interesting information presented with a chatty tone and appealing illustrations.
Cons: Reading this made me realize how much I take gravity for granted.
Summary: You can’t eat everything in space, but the options have improved considerably since the early days of space travel. It’s a whole different experience from Earth eating, though, and this book gives lots of good tips. Water is at a premium and can’t be poured. Burping in space can have some pretty unpleasant consequences. Floating crumbs can become a menace on board the spaceship. From cooking to doing dishes to growing your own food, there are plenty of details here that are sure to intrigue kids. Includes three pages of additional information, along with additional resources and a list of sources. 40 pages; grades 1-4.
Pros: Life in space is a fascinating topic, and this book provides a wealth of interesting information presented with a chatty tone and appealing illustrations.
Cons: Reading this made me realize how much I take gravity for granted.