Albert II: The 1st Monkey in Space (Famous Firsts: Animals Making History (Graphic Planet))

Animals have been an influential part of science, technology, and travel throughout time. Albert II: The 1st Monkey in Space introduces readers to the historical climate of the 1920s through 1950s, background on Albert II, a chronology of Albert's trip into space, and how that mission influenced history. Colorful graphic art, diagrams of rockets, history on the Space Race, fast facts, and a glossary will bring the historic mission to a younger audience. A great supplement to your history graphic novel collection. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6.