<b>Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Blast off in this fun nonfiction picture book by the author of <i>Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum</i> to find out!</b><br> <br> With an appealing text and funny, brightly colored illustrations, Meghan McCarthy transports aspiring space travelers to astronaut school in her young nonfiction picture book. Take a ride on the “Vomit Comet” and learn how it feels to be weightless. Try a bite of astronaut food, such as delicious freeze-dried ice cream. Have your measurements taken—100 of your hand alone—for your very own space suit. Get ready for liftoff!<br> <br>“McCarthy introduces the paraphernalia of rocket travel with a corollary, direct humor that understands and respects its audience.” —<i>Booklist</i><br> <br>“This appealing book is sure to find a wide audience.” —<i>School Library Journal</i>