Title Statement |
The astrochimps: America's first astronauts / Dawn Cusick. |
Alternative Title(s) |
Astro chimps |
Author |
Cusick, Dawn |
Publication |
Chicago, IL: Chicago Review Press,[2024]©2024 |
Extent of Item |
210 pages |
ISBN |
9781641608954 (hardcover) |
Other Number |
pr06880857 |
Contents |
Wild lives --Astrochimps in space --Racing to deeper space --Battle of the astronauts --Astrochimps on the moon? --Final flights. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 181-197) and index. |
Summary |
"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 and calls to action for young readers to honor the astrochimps' legacy and advocate for the humane treatment of chimpanzees today"-- |
Subjects & Genres |
By Topic |
Chimpanzees--Biography--Juvenile literature--United States |
Astronauts--Juvenile literature--United States |
Chimpanzees as laboratory animals--Juvenile literature--United States |
Chimpanzees--Juvenile literature--Psychology |
Manned space flight--Juvenile literature--Research--United States |
Space race--Juvenile literature--History |
By Name |
Ham1957-1983 |
By Location |
Outer space--Juvenile literature--Exploration--Research |
By Genre |
Biographies |
Personal narratives |