animal space flight

"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.

Albert, the first monkey in space, relates the history of space flight, from the earliest interest in the universe to his own historic ride into space in a United States space capsule in 1949.

"Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Laika, the first dog in outer space"--Provided by publisher.

In graphic novel format, Laika, the first dog in space, relates the history of space flight, from the earliest interest in the universe to his own historic ride into space in a Soviet space capsule in 1957.

"Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Laika, the first dog in outer space"--.

In graphic novel format, Albert, the first monkey in space, relates the history of space flight, from the earliest interest in the universe to his own historic ride into space in a United States space capsule in 1949.