The astro chimps : America's first astronauts
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Junior Nonfiction - Display (Children's New Book, Top Floor)
J 629.455 C96
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J 629.455 C96
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Junior Nonfiction - Display (Children's New Book, Top Floor) | J 629.455 C96 | On Shelf |
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Book
Physical Desc
210 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references and inex.
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
Subjects
LC Subjects
Animal space flight
Astronautics -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Astronauts -- United States
Astronauts -- United States.
Chimpanzees -- United States
Chimpanzees -- United States -- Biography.
Chimpanzees as laboratory animals
Chimpanzees as laboratory animals.
Ham -- (Chimpanzee), -- 1957-1983
Informational works.
Manned space flight -- Research -- United States
Manned space flight -- Research -- United States.
Astronautics -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Astronauts -- United States
Astronauts -- United States.
Chimpanzees -- United States
Chimpanzees -- United States -- Biography.
Chimpanzees as laboratory animals
Chimpanzees as laboratory animals.
Ham -- (Chimpanzee), -- 1957-1983
Informational works.
Manned space flight -- Research -- United States
Manned space flight -- Research -- United States.
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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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