Books in When I Grow Up... series

Written and published by Dee Phillips, “I Want to Be an Astronaut: A Kids Book About Astronauts” is a non-fiction marvel that’s filled with bright colored illustrations and informative text that is specifically geared to space loving kids. “I Want to be an Astronaut…” delivers lots of fun facts about astronauts and space. The short blocks of text are easy to understand and perfect for kids who already have the skill of reading. For younger kids, it is a wonderful book for parents and kids to share together. In this book, kids will learn about their dream of becoming an astronaut, as well as some interesting facts about some famous astronauts, like Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. With all the marvelous pictures and compelling text, kids will want to read this book over and over to get the most out of its pages.Nurture your child’s dream of becoming an astronaut and provide a fun learning experience for them at the same time with this great book.

When Jake’s teacher assigns a “career” project, Jake decides he wants to be a soldier in the United States Army. Jake and his father visit an Army surplus store to find items he can use to present his project. As they search the store, each item makes the history and proud spirit of the U.S. Army come to life for Jake and readers alike. Through Jake’s discoveries, readers are introduced to the history of the U.S. Army, what soldiers’ duties include, and the equipment they use.