The Astrochimps: America's First Astronauts
Autor Dawn Cusicken Limba Engleză Paperback – 4 feb 2025 – vârsta până la 12 ani
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Meet Ham, Minnie, Enos, Roscoe, Tiger, and Rocky.
In 1958, when the United States was scrambling to catch up to the Soviets after their successful launch of Sputnik, they didn’t first 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.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780897334143
ISBN-10: 0897334140
Pagini: 216
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.31 kg
Editura: Chicago Review Press
Colecția Chicago Review Press
Locul publicării:United States
ISBN-10: 0897334140
Pagini: 216
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.31 kg
Editura: Chicago Review Press
Colecția Chicago Review Press
Locul publicării:United States
Recenzii
“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
“Usually relegated to brief mentions in histories of the space race, the NASA program’s chimps take center stage here as Cusick draws on a mix of interviews and archival sources to present a vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture of their strenuous training and experiences... All hail these pioneering primates!” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"The Astrochimps is an exciting, specialized history of the Space Race" — Foreword Reviews
“By touching on subjects of animal rights and experimentation, as well as gender equity within Homo sapiens society, Cusick breathes life into a seldom heard story and reminds readers that while ’we cannot undo the past... we can create a new future.’” — Publishers Weekly
"Riveting and reverent account, packed with fascinating details and archival photos, traces the role these astrochimps played in the Space Race." —Booklist, Starred Review
[A] compelling aspect of astronautic history" — Library Journal
“Usually relegated to brief mentions in histories of the space race, the NASA program’s chimps take center stage here as Cusick draws on a mix of interviews and archival sources to present a vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture of their strenuous training and experiences... All hail these pioneering primates!” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"The Astrochimps is an exciting, specialized history of the Space Race" — Foreword Reviews
“By touching on subjects of animal rights and experimentation, as well as gender equity within Homo sapiens society, Cusick breathes life into a seldom heard story and reminds readers that while ’we cannot undo the past... we can create a new future.’” — Publishers Weekly
"Riveting and reverent account, packed with fascinating details and archival photos, traces the role these astrochimps played in the Space Race." —Booklist, Starred Review
[A] compelling aspect of astronautic history" — Library Journal
Cuprins
Cast of Characters
Preface
Chapter One: Wild Lives
Chapter Two: Astrochimps in Space
Chapter Three: Racing to Deeper Space
Chapter Four: Battle of the Astronauts
Chapter Five: Astrochimps on the Moon?
Chapter Six: Final Flights
Epilogue: Looking Back…
Glossary
Author’s Note
Rest in Peace
Chimpanzee Sanctuaries
Ways to Honor, Ways to Care
Space Centers & Museums
More to Explore
Space Race Stats
Preface
Chapter One: Wild Lives
Chapter Two: Astrochimps in Space
Chapter Three: Racing to Deeper Space
Chapter Four: Battle of the Astronauts
Chapter Five: Astrochimps on the Moon?
Chapter Six: Final Flights
Epilogue: Looking Back…
Glossary
Author’s Note
Rest in Peace
Chimpanzee Sanctuaries
Ways to Honor, Ways to Care
Space Centers & Museums
More to Explore
Space Race Stats