{"product_id":"the-astronauts-guide-to-leaving-the-planet-everything-you-need-to-know-from-training-to-re-entry-9781523514564","title":"The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet: Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-Entry","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this exciting book, a former NASA astronaut inspires the next generation of space travelers with answers to all kids' questions on how people become astronauts, how they prepare for space travel, and what it's like to live and work in space.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A kid's guide to leaving the planet from someone who's done it! Former astronaut Terry Virts guides readers through the practical elements of becoming an astronaut, along with the wonders (and challenges!) of space travel. With insider information on training, piloting a ship, and working in space, readers and aspiring astronauts will be inspired to start their own journey to the stars. This practical guide is full of valuable wisdom and insight that will guide the astronaut candidates of tomorrow!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Terry Virts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Workman Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.87h x 5.98w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781523514564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2023 pg. 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColonel \u003cb\u003eTerry Virts\u003c\/b\u003e earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989, and a master of aeronautical science degree in aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Selected by NASA in 2000, he was the pilot of STS-130 mission aboard Space Shuttle \u003ci\u003eEndeavour\u003c\/i\u003e. In March 2015, Virts assumed command of the International Space Station, and spent over 200 days on it. Virts is one of the stars (and photographers) of the IMAX film, \u003ci\u003eA Beautiful Planet\u003c\/i\u003e, released in April 2016. He is also the author of View from Above (National geographic, 2017). He lives near Houston. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This author is represented by the Hachette Speakers Bureau.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44853021671638,"sku":"9781523514564","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1660\/5398\/products\/img_fcea79a3-a8aa-40d7-9540-b9d97ba0f2f0.jpg?v=1704849720","url":"https:\/\/tiabookcellar.com\/products\/the-astronauts-guide-to-leaving-the-planet-everything-you-need-to-know-from-training-to-re-entry-9781523514564","provider":"tia book cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}