Swanson, Jennifer. Space Care.  Rochester, MN: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2023.

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Summary of Spacecare: A kid’s guide to surviving space

Filled with answers from actual astronauts, Spacecare is the perfect book for kids who dream of going to space!
Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating photo-illustrated look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we’ve learned about the human body through space exploration. Questions from real kids and answers from astronauts, along with photos from NASA, combine for an out-of-this-world exploration of health. 

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

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My MS Review of Space Care

I have always been fascinated by space so I was quite interested in Space Care. I was intrigued to read about how space affects the human body. The book is also sprinkled with questions asked by preteens and answered by astronauts. There are so many interesting facts in this book that I think preteens and teens will enjoy learning more about life in space. There are so many things to think about when you think about living in space. I can’t think of a single topic that isn’t addressed – hygiene items, exercise, medical needs, meals, gardening and more.  Jennifer Swanson has written a well-researched book. Her writing style is one that will appeal  to late elementary and middle school students. 

Space Care would be a great addition to a K-12 Christian school library. Teachers may want to consider this for a classroom library or as a supplemental resource for a science unit. 

I received a complimentary copy of Space Care.  This is my honest review. 

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