{"title":"Dawn Cusick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDawn Cusick\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging stories that blend imaginative adventures with educational themes, captivating young readers while encouraging curiosity and discovery. Her work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Astrochimps\u003c\/em\u003e, invites exploration into science and nature through vibrant storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those seeking books that combine learning with fun, Cusick’s writing offers a thoughtful approach to education and reference, making complex ideas accessible and exciting for children and educators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-astrochimps-by-dawn-cusick-9780897334143","title":"The Astrochimps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS SELECTION, 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Ham, Minnie, Enos, Roscoe, Tiger, and Rocky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on extensive research and interviews with living members of the team of veterinarians, handlers, and psychologists who worked with the animals, \u003ci\u003eThe Astrochimps\u003c\/i\u003e 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 honour the astrochimps' legacy and advocate for the humane treatment of chimpanzees today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt work, at play, in and out of spacecrafts, these chimps played an under-appreciated part in helping the United States win the Space Race.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607895982316,"sku":"9780897334143","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6c5c074b3dfbfa1fad428735758bbeff.jpg?v=1778186866"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dawn-cusick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}