Description
An informative and humorous look at what happens to your body in space – by someone who has been there.
Of all the questions astronauts are asked by kids, the most frequent one is "How do you go to the toilet in space?" This book not only answers that question, but many others about the effect of zero gravity on the human body: How do you brush your hair in space? What happens when you sweat? What does food taste like? The best thing is that the answers are provided by Dr. Dave Williams, a NASA astronaut who speaks from first-hand experience. Written for kids ages 7 to 10, this book uses age-appropriate language to explain the different phenomena that astronauts encounter during a mission. The bright, colorful pages, short blocks of text accompanied by photos and humorous illustrations make this a very attractive choice for young readers. The opening message from Dr. Dave empowers kids to follow his example by believing in themselves and following their dreams.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 7 to 11
- Grade:
- 2 to 5
Awards
- Runner-up, Green Book Festival Award, Runner-Up
- , Silver Birch Award nomination, Ontario Library Association
- Long-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards nomination
- Short-listed, Book of the Year Award finalist, Foreword Reviews
- Long-listed, Information Book Award finalist, Canadian Children’s Literature Roundtables
- Short-listed, American Association for the Advancement of Science SB&F Prize finalist
- , Best Books for Kids & Teens, *starred selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
- Short-listed, Canadian Science Writers’ Association Youth Book Award finalist
- , Top Ten Best Bet, Ontario Library Association
- , Rocky Mountain Book Award nomination
- , Cybils Blogger’s Award nomination
Editorial Reviews
“[A] welcome addition for those interested in a future in space . . . . informative.” —Sal’s Fiction Addiction, 08/14/17
— Sal’s Fiction Addiction
To Burp or Not to Burp is a must-read for those future space explorers and kids curious about how the human body works in space. —Captain Scott Kelly USN (Ret)Former NASA Astronaut
“Highly entertaining title. Interspersed between the funny and gross parts are scientific facts that will amuse and enlighten.” —Resource Links, 02/01/17
— Resource Links
“A fun, educational and quirky book. Kids will love it! 4 stars!”—The Write Path, 05/29/17
— The Write Path
“This informative book would be great for the elementary classroom!” —National Science Teachers Association Recommends, 05/05/17
— National Science Teachers Association Recommends
“A great resource for students to think critically about life in space.” —CM Magazine, 02/17/17
— CM Magazine
Kids, teachers and parents will love Dr. Dave’s wonderful book. It tells it like it is! —Barbara Morgan (Ret)Former NASA Astronaut
