animal experimentation

"Animal testing continues to meet with strong opposition from animal rights groups and others. Few people are interested in harming animals, but the practice seems preferable to using human subjects. The truth is, medical research using animal testing has contributed to many important treatments and cures for humans. But what are the ethics of testing on animals, and is there an alternative? The viewpoints in this volume explore the reasons companies and researchers use animals to test their products and treatments, the harms and benefits of animal testing, and options for animal-free tests"--Provided by publisher.

"Since the early days of flight, animals have helped researchers learn how to survive in the sky, and their role continues as humanity voyages into outer space. In 1783 a rooster, a duck and a sheep were placed in a basket attached to the first hot-air balloon. In the age of rockets and space travel, many more animals have travelled into orbit, and most have returned safely to earth. This book tells the stories of fifty trips into space, with details about the animals and the scientists involved. The experiments, often designed by students, originate from many countries. The book offers an appealing introduction to the purposes of space exploration and the possibilities of safe space travel"--Provided by publisher.

"Should animal testing be banned? Is animal testing necessary to save human lives? Or is it too cruel to animals? Perspectives Flip Books are like two books in one: Start from one end and learn why some people argue animal testing is needed. Then flip it over and discover why others argue it should be banned. Critical thinking questions help you analyze both perspectives and form your own opinions about the issue"--Provided by the publisher.

Focuses on the ethics of medical testing and offers a variety of perspectives-eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and many more to illuminate the issue.

Dr. Moreau, a scientist, finds an isolated island that gives him the freedom to create hideous creatures with human intelligence.

Examines the history and controversy surrounding using animals for laboratory testing. Presents various issues related to the topics and the opposing view points related to each. Includes text-related questions and activities, diagrams, tables, and color photographs.

Provides different viewpoints on the issue of animal testing, including from academics, politicians, courts, media, and ordinary people.

Through unbiased main text and fact boxes, readers are presented with information and statistics used by those who support and oppose animal testing, and they are encouraged to use what they learn to decide where they stand.

Provides different viewpoints on the issue of animal testing, including from academics, politicians, courts, media, and ordinary people.

Introduces young readers to animal experimentation, discussing what it is, regulations, ethics, and more.