Space tourism is now a reality with Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa scheduled to take a flight around the moon in 2023 with SpaceX. So this book will definitely be a handy guide to have for all those space tourists now gearing up for their trips. On our trip to the Kennedy Space Center last December, we were intrigued by space travel and its hows and whys and whats. We totally enjoyed watching astronauts in space explaining how they live their daily lives on videos while at the center and later online in the comfort of our homes. This book takes all of that information and presents it in a manner perfect for the target audience of 8 – 12 year olds with fun illustrations peppered throughout.

The chapters included (Planning Your Trip, Getting There, Getting Oriented, Accommodations, Dining, What to See and Do, Going Home) suggest a casual guidebook to the city next door making this a fun read. An additional section – Learning More About Space – includes a wealth of information. We learn many interesting facts as we read (like how astronauts measure time – not with the watches we use on earth) and definitely facts that kids will enjoy learning about (like how to use the bathroom or drink juice). Quotes from real astronauts and points to ponder (do you need to take your cell phone with you? why not?) invite inspiration and discussion in groups and classrooms.

Rating: 4/5
Reading Level: 10 and over
Reread Level: 3.5/5 for the sci-fi story; 5/5 for the featured Lego creations

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC and letting me discover this book. Opinions are fully mine and based on a personal copy today as the ARC expired years ago