100 Amazing Facts about Astronauts: Fascinating adventures in the heart of space (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798195845421)

Take your child on a fascinating adventure into the heart of space, to meet the people who dare to leave Earth to explore the unknown. With 100 surprising, accessible, and captivating facts, this book invites young readers to discover the lives of astronauts from a perspective that is at once scientific, human, and fun. From the body's changes in zero gravity to spacewalks, from floating meals to major historic missions, every page turns space into a playground for curiosity.

Have you ever wondered:

• Why do astronauts grow slightly in space?
• How do they sleep when everything is floating around them?
• Why might their faces look puffy in orbit?
• How do they brush their teeth without a traditional sink?
• Why do they exercise every day on the station?
• How can a spacesuit protect them like a mini-spacecraft?
• Why do astronauts train underwater?
• How do cargo ships deliver food and supplies to orbit?
• Why are scientists so interested in moon rocks?
• What does it feel like to look at Earth from space?

Why choose this book for your child:

• An educational and exciting journey: each fact clearly explains a space phenomenon, a mission, or a surprising astronaut habit, using language tailored for children.
• Ideal reading for ages 7 to 12: the tone is lively, simple, and warm, perfect for learning without feeling like you're sitting through a complicated lesson.
• A wide range of topics: the book explores the human body, spacesuits, the International Space Station, the Moon, Mars, the great pioneers, and international cooperation.
• A true introduction to science: your child will discover gravity, weightlessness, radiation, plants in orbit, rovers, space laboratories, and many other fascinating subjects.
• Inspiring heroes: Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Claudie Haigneré, and Peggy Whitson show that curiosity and perseverance can take you very far.
• An easy-to-read format: short facts allow readers to go at their own pace, read a few pages in the evening, or pick up a new discovery at any time.
• A Quiz Included: At the end of the book, your child can test their knowledge and check what they've learned in a fun way.
• A Dozen Inspiring Black-and-White Illustrations: These accompany the exploration and deepen the immersion in the world of astronauts.
• A thoughtful gift: this book fuels curiosity, builds general knowledge, and inspires even more questions about space, science, and our planet.

100 Amazing Facts About Astronauts is an invitation to look up at the stars, but also to better understand Earth. A perfect book for curious children, space enthusiasts, and all young explorers who love to learn while marveling at the world.