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Astronauts & Other Exciting Careers in Space [VHS]

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As one of the Directors Of Aersopace Education for the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civl Air Patrol Cadet Program in the middle east region, I am always looking for excellent educational resource materials for our instructors to supplement with our Aerospace Education Program. I found this award winning video to be quite engaging for young people (as well as adults), particularly with information, visuals, and interviews presented in an eye catching way that that captures the viewer's interest from beginning to end. This is not a new recycle of the usual standard issue information we all know about astronauts and the space program, but a deeper look at what really goes on behind the scenes with great interviews and some spectacular shots not previously seen in other video productions to date. I am also very impressed with the strong character example and message for young people presented in this video that encourages them to focus, pursue, and achieve success whether it be the space program or any career. For any teacher, educator, or space enthusiast this video is a must for your library or resource center, and will be the one you turn to the most when you need an an exciting and engaging presenation on space exploration and related careers. Be sure to check out another video in this series, Jet Pilots, which has some spectacular footage of the Air Force Thunderbirds, stealth fighters and the new F-22 Raptor. I attended an aerospace educator's conference in Florida recently, and these videos were the first to sell out among all the videos and books on display for sale. Needless to say this new video series already has a "stellar" reputation!

I use "Astronauts and other exciting careers in Space" in my sixth grade middle school classroom. It is exciting and holds the interest of my energetic students. It is useful for inspiring my students to aim for higher goals, such as working for the space industry, and for teaching character building as well as for giving them reasons to stay away from drugs and to stay in school. The filming is excellent and shows pictures of actual astronauts working in space and even doing stunts in their weightless condition. Ed Flanagan offers a Teacher's Discussion & Resource Guide with the video when he knows it is for a teacher.