Dawn Cusick

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The Astrochimps: America's First AstronautsHardcover, 6 February 2024

The Astrochimps: America's First Astronauts
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Reading Age
Ages: 8-12
Grade Levels
3-7
Print Length
208 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Date Published
6 Feb 2024
ISBN-10
1641608951
ISBN-13
9781641608954

Description

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.

Product Details

Audience:
Ages: 8-12
Author:
Dawn Cusick
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
6 February 2024
Educational Level:
Grade Levels: 3-7
ISBN-10:
1641608951
ISBN-13:
9781641608954
Language:
English
Pages:
208

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