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The Astrochimps : America's First Astronauts by Dawn Cusick (2024, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1641608951
ISBN-13
9781641608954
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25057241992
Product Key Features
Book Title
Astrochimps : America's First Astronauts
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Apes, Monkeys, Etc., Transportation / Aviation, Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science
Publication Year
2024
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
14.3 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
"Usually relegated to brief mentions in histories of the space race, the NASA program's chimps take center stage here as Cusick draws on a mix of interviews and archival sources to present a vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture of their strenuous training and experiences... All hail these pioneering primates!" -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review, "By touching on subjects of animal rights and experimentation, as well as gender equity within Homo sapiens society, Cusick breathes life into a seldom heard story and reminds readers that while 'we cannot undo the past... we can create a new future.'" -- Publishers Weekly, "Usually relegated to brief mentions in histories of the space race, the NASA program's chimps take center stage here as Cusick draws on a mix of interviews and archival sources to present a vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture of their strenuous training and experiences... All hail these pioneering primates!" -- Kirkus Reviews, "With engaging narrative style and boundless sensitivity, Dawn Cusick introduces the Astrochimps, America's first astronauts. A must-read for space race fans, future scientists, or anyone who has ever loved an animal ." -- Amy Cherrix , author of In the Shadow of the Moon, " Riveting and reverent account, packed with fascinating details and archival photos , traces the role these astrochimps played in the Space Race." -- Booklist , Starred Review, " Propulsively page-turning narrative accessibly explains scientific details while showcasing the vital importance of the chimp program to NASA's moonshot goal." -- Horn Book magazine
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The
Grade From
Third Grade
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Table Of Content
Cast of Characters Preface Chapter One: Wild Lives Chapter Two: Astrochimps in Space Chapter Three: Racing to Deeper Space Chapter Four: Battle of the Astronauts Chapter Five: Astrochimps on the Moon? Chapter Six: Final Flights Epilogue: Looking Back... Glossary Author's Note Rest in Peace Chimpanzee Sanctuaries Ways to Honor, Ways to Care Space Centers & Museums More to Explore Space Race Stats
Synopsis
"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., 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. Vividly depicted 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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