Mike Mongo's Kid Astronaut Training Manual

Mike Mongo's KID Astronaut Training Manual is an inspiring guide for young readers who dream of exploring the stars. Written by astronaut teacher Mike Mongo, this interactive manual empowers kids to see themselves as the next generation of space explorers, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Blending real science with imagination and optimism, the book teaches kids to think like astronauts, embracing curiosity, collaborative problem-solving, and preparation for futures where space exploration is part of everyday life. Enhanced with engaging sidebars, vibrant illustrations by Raghav Arumugam, and QR-linked multimedia educational resources, it transforms space from something distant and unreachable into something local, familiar, and accessible to all.

Perfect for STEAM curricula, classroom discussions, and independent reading, this aspirational yet practical guide speaks directly to curious minds ages 8–12 who are ready to imagine, and prepare for, their own adventures among the stars or any other dream they can envision.

Mike Mongo, Astronaut Teacher has been championing kid astronauts for nearly two decades. He is author of The Astronaut Instruction Manual and founder of Mike Mongo's Astronaut Job Camp. Additionally, he is co-founder of global brand-art movement OBEY and a career artist. His most recent book, My Conversation with Sherlock Holmes (An Instruction Manual for Talking with AI), was co-authored and co-owned by A.I. Sherlock Holmes. Mike splits time between Cape Canaveral, FL and UK's SaxaVord Spaceport where he stages Astronaut Job Camps to train future astronauts for tomorrow's jobs in space.