Cool Careers in Space Sciences by Catherine Ivey Lee

This book features 12 engaging biographies of women and men in space sciences--from an astrobiologist and a planetary scientist to a space reporter, a volcanologist, and more. These remarkable scientists and engineers share their stories and provide personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they enjoy it. Next to each biography there are interesting and fun activities related to each career. This innovative book, written by stellar science writer Catherine Ivey Lee, conveys the excitement of space sciences and the wide variety of careers available. It also inspires young readers to think about what they like to do and possible careers in space sciences.