From School Library Journal
YA This book gives young space enthusiasts current, practical information on living and working in space, especially for limited amounts of time as on the space shuttle. The knowledge is applicable today as well as in the near future. Stine speaks directly to readers without patronizing them. His introduction and conclusion are somewhat idealistic, but the data sections are completely objective. He covers the effects of acceleration, radiation and weightlessness on the human body; social and medical aspects of living in space; and types of space habitats. The text is supplemented by numerous black-and-white photographs and illustrations. There is an index but no footnotes. The sources of quotes are given within the text, but much of the information in the book is given no documentation. Nevertheless, Stine's authority as a scientist and author is strong enough for an informal handbook of this type. Monica Forbes, PGCMLS, Md.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
