Space biology, Manned space flight, Training of Astronauts 

"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom? Is it true that they don't shower? Can farts really be deadly in space? Best-selling Mary Roach has the answers. In this whip-smart, funny, and informative young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars, Roach guides us through the irresistibly strange, frequently gross, and awe-inspiring realm of space travel and life without gravity. From flying on NASA's Weightless Wonder to eating space food, Packing for Mars for Kids is chock-full of first-hand experiences and thorough research. Roach has crafted an authoritative and accessible book that is perfectly pitched to inquiring middle grade readers"-- Provided by publisher. 

Notes:
"Adapted from Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void."

Includes index.

Gravity rules -- What's it like to fly? -- Barfing on the ceiling -- Toilet training for adults -- Strange dinners -- Life without a bath -- Roommates for very small rooms.

Ages 9-12 Norton Young Readers