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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988
I Want to Be an Astronaut
Written & illustrated by Byron Barton
Join astronauts as they explore space, experience zero gravity, and fix satellites before returning to Earth.
3.4/5 Goodreads · 605 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
A young girl dreams of flying on a space shuttle, where everyday tasks like eating and sleeping become extraordinary adventures. In orbit, she and her crew experience zero gravity, embark on space walks, and repair satellites. Will they complete their mission and safely return to Earth? This vibrant picture book captures the wonder of space exploration, inviting young readers to imagine their own journey among the stars.
From the publisher
Ages 3 to 6Blast-off! Up into the sky goes the space shuttle. In orbit, the astronauts get a taste of ready-to-eat food, experience zero gravity, go for space walks, and even fix a satellite. It’s fun to fly aboard the shuttle…and then come back to Earth.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 230L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~1.9
- F&P level
- ~H
Publication
- Published
- February 28, 1992
- First published
- January 1, 1988
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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