50 Animals That Have Been to Space

Did you know that the first animals in space were fruit flies, or that a cat was launched on a rocket from Africa? Did you know about the five mice that orbited the Moon with Apollo 17? This book explores 50 animal voyages into space, with details about the science and technology involved. It provides a detailed historical account of space missions featuring snails, scorpions, newts, quails and more. Learn how biological systems develop in micro-gravity and how this knowledge helps researchers solve problems on Earth. Suitable for inquisitive readers from age seven and beyond!