The Astrochimps
America's First Astronauts
by Dawn Cusick
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Pub Date Feb 06 2024 | Archive Date Dec 22 2023
Independent Publishers Group | Chicago Review Press
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Description
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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.
Advance Praise
“With engaging narrative style and boundless sensitivity, Dawn Cusick introduces the Astrochimps, America’s first astronauts. A must-read for space race fans, future scientists, or anyone who has ever loved an animal.” —Amy Cherrix, author of In the Shadow of the Moon
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Author’s official Website: dawncusickbooks.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781641608954 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 216 |
