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.