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The Astrochimps: America's First Astronauts

The Astrochimps: America's First Astronauts - Paperback

by Dawn Cusick
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Availability:In StockContributor:Dawn CusickAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:02/04/25Pages:216
Language:EnglishPublisher:Chicago Review PressISBN-13:9780897334143ISBN-10:897334140UPC:9780897334143Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Technology, Transportation, AnimalsBook Topic:Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science, Aviation, Apes, Monkeys, etc.Size:8.50 x 5.40 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SCVVQPH1AT
"Vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture" -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION AWARD
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Meet Ham, Minnie, Enos, Roscoe, Tiger, and Rocky.

When the United States was scrambling to catch up to the Soviets after their successful launch of Sputnik, they didn't turn to Mercury Seven astronauts Alan Shepard and John Glenn. Rather, they began bringing chimpanzees to Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico for a top-secret program. The goal? To do everything America needed to make space travel safe for humans and beat the Soviets.

Based on extensive research and interviews with living members of the team of veterinarians, handlers, and psychologists who worked with the animals, The Astrochimps offers a fresh perspective on animal intelligence and the rise of the space age. Detailed back matter provides resources, space mission stats, and calls to action for young readers to honor the astrochimps' legacy and advocate for the humane treatment of chimpanzees today.

At work, at play, in and out of spacecrafts, these chimps played an under-appreciated part in helping the United States win the Space Race.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Chicago Review PressISBN-13:9780897334143ISBN-10:897334140UPC:9780897334143Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Technology, Transportation, AnimalsBook Topic:Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science, Aviation, Apes, Monkeys, etc.Size:8.50 x 5.40 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SCVVQPH1AT
Dawn Cusick is the author of Animal Eggs, Bug Butts, and Get the Scoop on Animal Poop, among her many titles aimed at young activists, reluctant readers, and animal lovers. Her books have been named a Best Children's Book of the Year by Bank Street College of Education, an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the NSTA, a National Children's Choice finalist, and more. She lives in Clyde, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where she teaches general biology and zoology courses at Haywood Community College.
Publisher: Chicago Review Press

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