The astro chimps : America's first astronauts
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Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2024].
Physical Desc
210 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Lower Level - New | J 629.45 CUSICK | Coming Soon |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Animal space flight -- Juvenile literature.
Astronautics -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Astronauts -- Juvenile literature.
Chimpanzees -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Chimpanzees as laboratory animals -- Juvenile literature.
Enos -- (Chimpanzee), -- 1957-1962 -- Juvenile literature.
Ham -- (Chimpanzee), -- 1957-1983 -- Juvenile literature.
Informational works.
Manned space flight -- Research -- Juvenile literature.
Astronautics -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Astronauts -- Juvenile literature.
Chimpanzees -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Chimpanzees as laboratory animals -- Juvenile literature.
Enos -- (Chimpanzee), -- 1957-1962 -- Juvenile literature.
Ham -- (Chimpanzee), -- 1957-1983 -- Juvenile literature.
Informational works.
Manned space flight -- Research -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2024].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
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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
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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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