The astro chimps : America's first astronauts
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Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2024].
Status
Forest Ave. Library - New Children's Nonfiction - New Children
629.45 C
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629.45 C
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ave. Library - New Children's Nonfiction - New Children | 629.45 C | On Shelf | |
| Franklin Ave. Library - New Children's Nonfiction - New Children | 629.45 C | Checked Out | May 15, 2024 |
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Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2024].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
210 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-197) and index.
Description
"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." -- Amazon.com
Description
Wild lives -- Astrochimps in space -- Racing to deeper space -- Battle of the astronauts -- Astrochimps on the moon? -- Final flights -- Epilogue.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cusick, D. (2024). The astro chimps: America's first astronauts . Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cusick, Dawn. 2024. The Astro Chimps: America's First Astronauts. Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cusick, Dawn. The Astro Chimps: America's First Astronauts Chicago Review Press, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cusick, Dawn. The Astro Chimps: America's First Astronauts Chicago Review Press, 2024.
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