Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, An

In this engaging autobiography, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield tells the story of his childhood dream of being an astronaut and flying in space. Hadfield covers his training and education, his various jobs with NASA, and his three flights into space. He also adds what he has learned from his life experiences and his philosophies of life, including developing healthy family relationships, and understanding, reflecting, and encouraging a proactive attitude for living. Appropriate for grades 8-12, this autobiography can encourage discussion, analysis, reflection, critical and creative thinking, and provides opportunities for an array of writing activities.