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The Astrochimps
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The Astrochimps

Dawn Cusick
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"Vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture" -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION AWARD CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS SELECTION, 2024

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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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Country
United States
Date
4 February 2025
Pages
216
ISBN
9780897334143

"Vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture" -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION AWARD CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS SELECTION, 2024

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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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Country
United States
Date
4 February 2025
Pages
216
ISBN
9780897334143

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