A choice-based, science fiction story that reads like a movie script and includes real NASA photos and facts! What happens when a kid is recruited for a daring outer space mission? Find out in this amusing and interactive tale. Kid Astronaut is perfect for a home or school library. Read-a-loud as a group or adventure on your own! Connecting themes for educators: Reader's Theater Script, Real and Make-believe, Using creativity in life interests, Scientific inventions, innovations, Transportation, Communication, Social Development: Individual and Group Responsibility, Problem Solving, Space exploration "Kid Astronaut encourages children to think about 'what's possible' in space travel. This book fosters the imagination through the characters' dialogue, shared knowledge and teamwork. This is a must read for children and families that love space adventure and learning!" -Darshan A Meda, Aerospace Engineer "What a great book to get kids excited about science and STEM subjects -- and it does so in a painless and quite entertaining fashion. Adults who share this book with kids will enjoy the parallels they'll find in the old science fiction movies of the '60s and will no doubt love seeing those amazing archival photos of NASA astronauts in action... This book is awesome in so many ways! Kid Astronaut is most highly recommended." -Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite