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The Astrochimps: America's First Astronauts (Out of print)
| AUTHOR | Cusick, Dawn |
| PUBLISHER | Chicago Review Press (02/06/2024) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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"Vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture" -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION AWARD
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS SELECTION, 2024 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.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS SELECTION, 2024 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.
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ISBN-13:
9781641608954
ISBN-10:
1641608951
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
216
Carton Quantity:
28
Product Dimensions:
5.91 x 0.54 x 8.79 inches
Weight:
0.90 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Aviation
Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Apes, Monkeys, etc.
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
- 7th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
629.450
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publisher marketing
"Vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture" -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION AWARD
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS SELECTION, 2024 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.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS SELECTION, 2024 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.
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Author:
Cusick, Dawn
Dawn Cusick lives and works in Asheville, North Carolina as an editor.
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