Synopses & Reviews
"The Astronaut Instruction Manual is a fantastic and vibrant preparatory guide for today's youth -- whether their futures are off in space or right here...on Earth." -- Lori Garver, Former NASA Deputy Administrator
Endorsed by authors, teachers, and congressman alike, Mike Mongo's Astronaut Instruction Manual excites a new generation of space explorers. The book, designed for children between the ages of 6 and 13, is a functioning, interactive instruction manual. Using mad-lib-style fill-in-the-blanks, Mongo encourages his readers to articulate and illustrate their own vision of next-generation space travel. The Astronaut Instruction Manual captures a new era of enthusiasm for space exploration, driven in part by new space celebrities (Commander Chris Hadfield, Elon Musk), and in part by a shift in popular interest in space (SpaceX rockets, The Mars Colonial Transporter, Kerbal).
Review
A playfully-illustrated instruction manual for pre-teens that serves as a "how-to" guide for the first generation of interstellar explorers."An astronaut must be focused and prepared but also dynamic and creative.
The Astronaut Instruction Manual is a fantastic and vibrant preparatory guide for today's youth -- whether their futures are off in space or right here...on Earth." -- Lori Garver, Air Line Pilots Association General Manager and Former NASA Deputy Administrator
"Mike Mongo's passion for human spaceflight leaps off every page of this inspirational book. The Astronaut Instruction Manual is a bright-eyed guide to the basics of thinking and living like a space explorer, whether off-world or right here on Earth." --Lee Billings, contributor to Scientific American and author of Five Billion Years of Solitude
"With writing that gets kids on the launchpad of greatness, Mike Mongo prepares young students for whatever life in space -- and on Earth --will throw at them." -- Doug Robertson, author of He's The Weird Teacher
Synopsis
1) FORWARD WRITTEN BY 13-YEAR-OLD FUTURE MARS ASTRONAUT: There is perhaps no more perfect case study individual for whom The Astronaut Instruction Manual for Pre-Teens is written than Alyssa "Blueberry" Carson. Alyssa started her dream of going to space when she was just 3-years-old. She is now 13, and is well on her way towards making her dream of space a reality--including having completed 14 Space Camps, a TEDx Talk, and been recently interviewed by BBC News. 2) AN ACTUAL WORKING ASTRONAUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL: Mike Mongo's manual is created to let today's space-loving young students who want to live, work, and play in space know that they genuinely do have that opportunity. Just by their being 9 to 12 years old at this moment in human history, today's young students can be the next-generation of astronauts by the time they're out of college. 3) ILLUSTRATIONS BY THE INTERNET'S MOST FAMOUS ROBOT DINOSAUR, FAKEGRIMLOCK: Books to inspire young minds must have engaging artwork. And a book to inspire young students to pursue careers in space especially so. The artwork must be fun, memorable, and it must connect. To hold the attention of today's 9-12 year old, you have got to make art that speaks to today's 9-12 year olds.
Synopsis
A playfully-illustrated instruction manual for pre-teens that serves as a "how-to" guide for the first generation of interstellar explorers.
About the Author
Mike Mongo is a well-known space enthusiast. As a public speaker and space educator, Mr. Mongo works to encourage primary, middle school and high school students to pursue careers in astronautics and space-related fields.