First Dogs in Space

To everyone's surprise, two unlikely candidates - Belka and Strelka - were invited to compete in a competition for speed, agility, and other special skills. And even though these two furry friends came in last place, they were awarded a special prize. . . they would be the first dogs to travel to space! Follow their real life journey through training, to space, and back home again.

• An exciting real life story that celebrates science, space exploration, and our furry companions - dogs!
• Includes accessible science information for even the littlest space enthusiasts.
• FIRST DOGS IN SPACE is an excellent way for preschoolers to learn about a true space mission.