Laika /

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by Abadzis, Nick.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Sycamore, Hilary,--ill. Published by : First Second, (New York :) Physical details: 205 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm. Subject(s): Dogs --Soviet Union --Comic books, strips, etc. | Graphic novels --Great Britain. | Space race --Soviet Union --Comic books, strips, etc. | Sputnik satellites --Comic books, strips, etc. | Comic books, strips, etc. Year : 2007 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Bluefield High School 741.59 ABA Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-205).

This is the journey of Laika, the abandoned puppy destined to become Earth's first space traveler. With the blending of fact and fiction, this story intertwines three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika's health and life.