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Amazing Astro Animals

Over 60 true stories of animals in space
By James Foley
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Never before brought together in a single volume, these are the incredible true stories of 60 animals sent to space. Before humans ever left the planet, animals boldly went where no man had gone before. Even now, these unwitting test pilots and space travellers outnumber their... Read More
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Never before brought together in a single volume, these are the incredible true stories of 60 animals sent to space.

Before humans ever left the planet, animals boldly went where no man had gone before. Even now, these unwitting test pilots and space travellers outnumber their human counterparts.

From the creator of the award-winning, bestselling picture book Stellarphant, comes a book about the truly amazing animals that have been rocketed into space. From microscopic tardigrades to a pregnant cockroach, from last-minute mutts to unhatched chicken eggs, these animals and their stories are weird, wacky and wonderful. Chock-full of extraordinary facts and fun, this is an absolute must read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760995577

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 152

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