Lively nonfiction, laid out like a logbook, all about the job of being an astronaut!

This bouncy and contemporary book whisks readers off on a detailed and factual journey of discovery about that most fascinating of jobs: being an astronaut. How are they recruited? What skills do they need? How do they prepare for space? From training to launch day to daily life aboard the space station and missions, spacewalks and re-entry, this book overflows with unusual anecdotes about astronauts' lives and the history of space exploration, giving young readers a serious look at how they might turn today's passion into tomorrow's profession!