Science Fiction: Stardust

  

Book Review: 



How to Eat in Space
Written by Helen Taylor, Illustrated by Stevie Lewis 
Summary:

Many space-themed books for children focus on the planets in our solar system or the technology used in space research. However, this book stands out from the rest because it concentrates on a unique topic: how astronauts eat in space. This book goes into the numerous issues astronauts have when dining in zero gravity, such as the necessity to conserve water and the various ways used to filter and reuse it, as well as the need to maintain excellent table manners even in the absence of gravity. Furthermore, the book addresses certain practical issues, such as how to prevent your food from floating away while you're eating. 

Genre and Illustrations:

Science fiction is a genre that frequently analyzes and speculates on humanity's future, delving into the anthropological and social elements of life to come. This genre encourages us to ponder concerns of individual commitment and ethical action by frequently providing circumstances that test our ideas and ideals and drive us to confront tough dilemmas (Galda, 2017). The astronaut pictures depict a varied spectrum of persons, both male and female, with different skin tones. The gentle hues utilized in the pictures provide warmth and charm to the overall visual presentation. The background is similarly intriguing, depicting tasty and appetizing-looking items while simultaneously displaying the expanse of deep space. Overall, the pictures achieve a delicate balance between depicting the human side of space travel and the breathtaking splendor of the universe.
 

Activities:

A fun and interesting classroom exercise may be replicating each meal featured in the story, followed by a discussion on how much easier it is to eat on Earth vs in space. This project would help students better comprehend the variations in food preparation and consumption between the two contexts. Furthermore, it would promote critical thinking and creativity by requiring students to consider elements such as gravity and resource availability when producing the food. 

Comments:

This book contains a wealth of information about the intriguing subject of eating in space. The author has done an excellent job of delivering a multitude of information in a lively, engaging, and conversational tone that quickly grabs the readers' attention. Furthermore, the book is brilliantly drawn, with each page containing something new to uncover, making it enjoyable to read and reread.

References:

Taylor, H., & Lewis, S. (2023). How to eat in space. Little, Brown and Company. 

Galda, L., Liang, L. A., & Cullinan, B. E. (2023). Literature and the Child (9th ed.). Cengage Learning US. https://reader2.yuzu.com/books/9798214347752

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