Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating photo-illustrated look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we've learned about the human body through space exploration. Questions from real kids and answers from astronauts, along with photos from NASA, combine for an out-of-this-world exploration of health.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9798887700076
Media Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press
Publication Date: 07-18-2023
Pages: 80
Product Dimensions: 8.25(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years
About the Author
Jennifer Swanson is the award-winning author of over 35 children's books, including Brain Games, Super Gear, Astronaut-Aquanaut, and Save the Crash-test Dummies. A self-professed science geek, she started a science club in her garage when she was 7 years old. When not researching cool STEM stuff or writing about it, you can find her walking along the beach with her husband and her dogs, looking for shells. Dr. Margaret A. Weitekamp curates the National Air and Space Museum's social and cultural history of spaceflight collection. Weitekamp earned a BA from the Universityof Pittsburgh and an MA and PhD in history from Cornell University.