# The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet

**Author:** Terry Virts
**Grade range:** Grades 6–8
**Page count:** 178
**Genre:** Juvenile Nonfiction
**ISBN-13:** `9781523520831`
**ISBN-10:** `1523520833`
**Canonical URL:** https://readinglist.school/book/the-astronauts-guide-to-leaving-the-planet
**License:** [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — please credit ReadingList.school when citing.

## About this book

In this exciting book, a former NASA astronaut inspires the next generation of space travelers with answers to all kids' questions on how people become astronauts, how they prepare for space travel, and what it's like to live and work in space. A kid's guide to leaving the planet from someone who's done it! Former astronaut Terry Virts guides readers through the practical elements of becoming an astronaut, along with the wonders (and challenges!) of space travel. With insider information on training, piloting a ship, and working in space, readers and aspiring astronauts will be inspired to start their own journey to the stars. This practical guide is full of valuable wisdom and insight that will guide the astronaut candidates of tomorrow!

## Where this book is assigned

### South Carolina Junior Book Award

- **recommended** · 6th grade · South Carolina — [source: South Carolina Junior Book Award (South Carolina Association of School Librarians) — 2025-26 nominee (grades 6-8), read + voted by South Carolina students; nominee list via studySC / SC State Library + SCASL](https://www.scasl.net/junior-book-award)
- **recommended** · 7th grade · South Carolina — [source: South Carolina Junior Book Award (South Carolina Association of School Librarians) — 2025-26 nominee (grades 6-8), read + voted by South Carolina students; nominee list via studySC / SC State Library + SCASL](https://www.scasl.net/junior-book-award)
- **recommended** · 8th grade · South Carolina — [source: South Carolina Junior Book Award (South Carolina Association of School Librarians) — 2025-26 nominee (grades 6-8), read + voted by South Carolina students; nominee list via studySC / SC State Library + SCASL](https://www.scasl.net/junior-book-award)

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