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Reviewed on March 25, 2022 | Nonfiction, Middle To High School
Gr 5–7—In this trimmed version of her book for adults, science journalist Roach explores the nitty gritty—and the icky, slimy, and stinky—aspects of living in space. Based on interviews with astronauts and NASA researchers, as well as an actual ride (with sound effects) on the infamous "Vomit Comet," and a literal spin on a testing device dubbed the "rotating chair," she describes in rousing detail how some of the less savory challenges of space flight were tackled or endured: finding ways to dispose...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
