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The Astrochimps (America's First Astronauts) - 9780897334143
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Product Details
Author:
Dawn Cusick
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
216
Publisher:
Chicago Review Press (February 4, 2025)
Language:
English
Audience:
Children/juvenile
Age Range:
8 to 12
Grade Level:
3rd Grade to 7th Grade
ISBN-13:
9780897334143
ISBN-10:
0897334140
Weight:
10.88oz
Dimensions:
5.5" x 8.5" x 0.5"
File:
Eloquence-IPG_10032026_P10710746_onix30-20261003.xml
Folder:
Eloquence
List Price:
$12.99
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$11.69
Publisher Identifier:
P-IPG
Discount Code:
G
Pub Discount:
60
Imprint:
Chicago Review Press
Case Pack:
44
Overview
"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.
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.
