{"product_id":"100-amazing-facts-about-astronauts-laure-petit-9798195845421","title":"100 Amazing Facts about Astronauts: Fascinating adventures in the heart of space","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHave you ever wondered: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do astronauts grow slightly in space?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do they sleep when everything is floating around them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy might their faces look puffy in orbit?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do they brush their teeth without a traditional sink?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do they exercise every day on the station?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can a spacesuit protect them like a mini-spacecraft?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do astronauts train underwater?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do cargo ships deliver food and supplies to orbit?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are scientists so interested in moon rocks?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does it feel like to look at Earth from space?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy choose this book for your child: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn educational and exciting journey: \u003c\/b\u003e each fact clearly explains a space phenomenon, a mission, or a surprising astronaut habit, using language tailored for children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal reading for ages 7 to 12: \u003c\/b\u003e the tone is lively, simple, and warm, perfect for learning without feeling like you're sitting through a complicated lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA wide range of topics: \u003c\/b\u003e the book explores the human body, spacesuits, the International Space Station, the Moon, Mars, the great pioneers, and international cooperation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA true introduction to science: \u003c\/b\u003e your child will discover gravity, weightlessness, radiation, plants in orbit, rovers, space laboratories, and many other fascinating subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspiring heroes: \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-read format: \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Quiz Included: \u003c\/b\u003e At the end of the book, your child can test their knowledge and check what they've learned in a fun way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Dozen Inspiring Black-and-White Illustrations: \u003c\/b\u003e These accompany the exploration and deepen the immersion in the world of astronauts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA thoughtful gift: \u003c\/b\u003e this book fuels curiosity, builds general knowledge, and inspires even more questions about space, science, and our planet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laure Petit,Marc Dresgui\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798195845421\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Laure Petit","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801478672639,"sku":"9798195845421","price":12.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/100-amazing-facts-about-astronauts-laure-petit-9798195845421","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}