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A special plane nicknamed the Vomit Comet will take you high in the sky and then ZOOM back down.

In a science lesson, the book can kick off discussions about space exploration, gravity, or the International Space Station. It can also be used in a hands-on activity, like designing a spacesuit or building a model rocket, to make learning interactive.

Meghan McCarthy's Astronaut Handbook is an engaging and informative guide that introduces young readers to the world of astronauts and space exploration. With its bold, cartoon-style illustrations and straightforward text, the book covers the training, skills, and knowledge needed to become an astronaut. McCarthy blends fascinating facts with humor, making the journey to space both exciting and relatable.

Every kid should totally have a book explaining how to go about becoming an astronaut. BUT I think it‘s important for nonfiction picture books to be just as up to date as adult nonfiction. The technology in this plus the focus on things like outdoor survival training (which looked a lot like Boy Scouts in the illustration), freeze dried ice cream, and and space-camp type training, all screamed early 90s to me.