How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5

An engaging and comprehensive guide to many exciting space-related jobs, from astronauts and rocket engineers to space chefs and even extraterrestrial scouts.

Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut, a spaceship engineer, or to work in Mission Control? Find out all about astronomy and the surprising space-related jobs out there, from training to be a space chef or designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we could live on. Written by astronomer and expert science communicator, Dr. Sheila Kanani, this out-of-this-world manual is sure to excite young space enthusiasts.

Other titles in the series include: How to Be an Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs; How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs.

About the Author

Sheila Kanani has a PhD in planetary science. She works at the Royal Astronomical Society in London and also teaches Astronomy to high school-age kids. Her favorite planet is Saturn. Dr. Kanani lives with her husband and son in Lancashire, England.

Sol Linero is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer who likes to draw colorful characters and playful situations filled with detail. She has illustrated several books for children, including other books in the How to Be series. She lives and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina.