animal experimentation

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of animal testing.

Explores questions related to animal rights, discussing the status of animals in relation to people, whether animals should have legal rights, and the ethics of using animals for food, and for experimentation.

Examines opposing viewpoints surrounding animal experimentation, with facts, personal accounts, direct quotations, sidebars, and more.

Features the classic novel by H.G. Wells about Edward Prendick who is stranded on the island retreat of the villainous Dr. Moreau who manufactures and controls humanized animals known as the "Beast People.".

"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, [this book] 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" -- Provided by publisher.

After his dog Haru is taken away from him by his cruel landlord and sent to a multibillionaire's lab, eleven-year-old Korean American Luke is stunned when Haru returns as a zombie dog, and helps the town face a terrible threat.

"There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. [This book] dives deeper into this . . . debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and argue against both stances while also learning how to stay empathetic and emotionally levelheaded"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the benefits and drawbacks of animal testing.

Traces Ingrid Newkirk's struggle in her fight for animal rights. Contains stories about animal cruelty and individuals behind the stories of animal liberation.