How to Spacewalk with Astronaut Kathy Sullivan

Join Astronaut Kathy Sullivan, the first American woman to conduct a spacewalk, as she discusses her new children's book, How to Spacewalk: Step-by-Step with Shuttle Astronauts. The book is for ages 6-10 years.
What is it like to walk in space-to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant encouragement, and a host of amazing facts, photos, drawings, and descriptions in this engaging guide co-written by three-time shuttle astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan and children’s book author Michael J. Rosen (who also provides illustrations). From detailed info about how to train (sometimes underwater!) to descriptions of the emotions spurred by seeing Earth from above, this guide will leave readers inspired and excited to start their own journeys into space.
This program was made possible in partnership with Gramercy Books.