How Do You Burp in Space? - by Susan E Goodman (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Space tourists, get ready for takeoff! This playful non-fiction travel guide to outer space will prepare you for your first intergalactic vacation.

Want to blast into orbit? Walk on the moon? Snag a glimpse of the Big Blue Marble (aka planet Earth) from afar? Well your time is coming! And when it does, you're going to need How Do You Burp in Space?

Discover all of the information you'll need to plan a stellar vacation:
-what to pack (hint: no bubble bath or juggling balls)
-what to expect from your accommodations (a sleeping bag attached to the wall)
-and what to do for fun (leapfrog on the moon!).

Grounded in the facts of space travel and the imminent future of space tourism, this guide book will answer any curious kid's questions about life in space, and inspire young adventurers to reach for the stars.

Buckle up for a trip that's out-of-this-world!

Review Quotes

"Informative, entertaining, and timely, this is a fine example of how well-conceived humor can make a potentially complicated topic not only more appealing, but also more comprehensible and even inspiring." --School Library Journal on See How They Run

""Aimed at readers who will be part of the first generation of true space tourists, this breezy guide offers general advice about how to prepare for the trip."" --School Library Journal

""A fizzy look at what space vacationers of the near future can expect."" --Kirkus Reviews

"This witty "Schoolhouse Rock"-style book uses easy to understand examples to explain nearly every aspect of the voting process....It features a wealth of trivia to intrigue kids and adults alike." --New York Post on See How They Run

About the Author

SUSAN E. GOODMAN is the author of more than thirty nonfiction books for children, including How Do You Burp in Space?; See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House;All in Just One Cookie, an ALA Notable Book; and On This Spot, a Washington Post Top Picture Book of the Year. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
www.susangoodmanbooks.com

MICHAEL SLACK's illustrations have appeared in books, magazines, advertisements, and on television. His picture books include Scapegoat, My Life as a Chicken and Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry.
www.slackart.com