Laika the space dog : first hero in outer space / by Jeni Wittrock ; illustrated by Shannon Toth.

Author/creator Wittrock, Jeni author.
Other author Toth, Shannon, illustrator.
Format Book
PublicationNorth Mankato, Minnesota : Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint, [2015]
Copyright Date©2015
Description32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Animal space flight--Juvenile literature.
Laika (Dog)--Juvenile literature.
Dogs as laboratory animals--Juvenile literature.
Astronautics--Soviet Union. --History. --20th century. --Juvenile literature.
Famous animals--Soviet Union. --Juvenile literature.

SeriesNonfiction picture books. Animal heroes
Abstract "Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Laika, the first dog in outer space"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Interest age level 5-7.
Interest grade level K to grade 3.
LCCN 2014011380
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