A joyful description of how astronauts do the tricky job of eating in space.

Welcome to the space station! This book is filled with all the tips and tricks you need to know, should you find yourself on the ISS and in need of a snack. Most pages have a special tip, like "Avoid burps," use a straw clamp between sips, and use the fuzzy fasteners to keep things from floating away. In addition to fuzzy fasteners and straw clamps, astronauts use special, long-handled spoons to reach into food packets, and can grow fresh salad from "plant pillows." Back matter includes extra info about safe food preparation, water, sense of taste, space-grown produce, and variety - missions to ISS last from six months to a year. Book and online sources are listed.

Super fun and informative! Would make a good nonfiction read-aloud for elementary students learning about space. ( )