Anderson, Clayton C.

"Astronaut Clayton Anderson takes readers on an A-to-Z flight through the alphabet from astronaut and blastoff, to space walk and Zulu Time. Topics cover the history of NASA, science, and practical aspects of being an astronaut using fun poems for each letter"--Dust jacket.

"Astronaut Clayton Anderson lived aboard the International Space Station--and while he didn't mail letters home, imagine if he did! These letters are full of weird science, wild facts, and outrageous true stories from life in space. Backmatter includes even more information on space, astronauts, and living among the stars"--Provided by publisher.

"Covering topics as intriguing as walking in space, what astronauts are supposed to do when they see UFOs, and what role astronauts play in espionage, [the author's] book is written in an accessible question-and-answer format that covers nearly all aspects of life in space imaginable. From living in zero gravity to going to the bathroom up there, [this book] leaves no stone unturned in this . . . account of life as an astronaut"--Amazon.