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Starred Review on August 1, 2020 | Middle To High School
Gr 5–8—This highly engaging book describes how various animals fared when launched into the cosmos for a specific purpose or study. A brief narrative explains each animal's preparation for flight and, most important, whether it survived the experiment and, if so, the effects of the journey. In just a paragraph or two, the authors evoke readers' curiosity and empathy. The text states that by today's standards, some of the experiments would be considered inappropriate. Many elements of the layout make the book visually appealing and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More