I Want to Be an Astronaut
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988

I Want to Be an Astronaut

Written and illustrated by Byron Barton

Join astronauts as they explore space, experience zero gravity, and fix satellites before returning to Earth.

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32 pages· 230L
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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.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
230L
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064432801
LCCN
87024311
OCLC
25776169

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