Shooting for the Stars

Shooting for the Stars My Journey to Become Ireland's First Astronaut

Hardback (16 Sep 2019)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Dr. Norah Patten, from Ballina in Co. Mayo, was one of 12 participants from around the world selected to take part in a unique scientist-astronaut training programme, Project Possum. She is now on course to become Ireland's first astronaut!

Follow Norah as she brings you on a journey high above the earth and into space. You will learn about space travel, astronaut training and life without gravity. Norah will answer those all-important questions such as how long does it take to become an astronaut and where exactly astronauts go to the toilet?!

  • Did you know that our sun is a star, just like all the stars we see at night?
  • Did you know that, in space, the astronauts have to use special ropes to hold themselves down while running on the treadmill?

A fun and engaging book about space and becoming an astronaut but most importantly a book about following your dreams no matter how big!

Book information

ISBN: 9781788491006
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
Imprint: The O'Brien Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 629.450092
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 44
Weight: 388g
Height: 187mm
Width: 249mm
Spine width: 12mm