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Packing for Mars for kids / Mary Roach.
"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the irresistibly strange, frequently gross, and awe-inspiring realm of space travel and life without gravity. From flying on NASA's Weightless Wonder to eating space food, Packing for Mars for Kids is chock-full of first-hand experiences and thorough research. Roach has crafted an authoritative and accessible book that is perfectly pitched to inquiring middle grade readers"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781324019374
- ISBN: 1324019379
- Physical Description: 136 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Adapted from Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void"--Title page verso. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Gravity rules -- What it's like to fly -- Barfing on the ceiling -- Toilet training for grown-ups -- Strange dinners -- Life without a bath -- Roommates for very small rooms. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 9-12. Norton Young Readers. |
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| Genre: | illustrated books. Juvenile works. Informational works. Illustrated works. Documents d'information. Ouvrages illustrés. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | J 571.0919 ROA (Text) | 000167640 | Children's Library -- Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the irresistibly strange, frequently gross, and awe-inspiring realm of space travel and life without gravity. From flying on NASA's Weightless Wonder to eating space food, Packing for Mars for Kids is chock-full of first-hand experiences and thorough research. Roach has crafted an authoritative and accessible book that is perfectly pitched to inquiring middle grade readers"--