Astronaut

Have you ever wanted to travel into outer space? This book looks at what it takes to become an astronaut, from the personal qualities required to the training involved, and at the work that continues once astronauts reach space. Features outline the activities of a typical day, map out a career path and profile an important person in the field. The book is written for young readers who are curious about the job. Astronaut belongs to a series that explores the daily life of careers that capture young imaginations, such as astronaut and race car driver. Each title covers the tasks, goals, experience and training involved, with sidebars on famous people and on career paths and everyday duties, so readers can find out whether a dream job is as exciting as it seems.