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A little monkey. A daring space mission. An adventure that changed the world! In 1959, Miss Baker, an eleven-ounce squirrel monkey, became the first living creature to fly to space from American soil and safely return to Earth. This remarkable achievement showed that life could survive in space and paved the way for NASA's Mercury and Apollo programs. Miss B Goes To Space, a captivating book for young readers, tells the true story of the monkey who became a space explorer-or ""monkeynaut""-as she embarks on her incredible mission. Her journey is a thrilling and heartwarming reminder that no matter how small, we are all capable of accomplishing big things.

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Lane Bagby is a young author with a passion for storytelling, science, and space exploration. Inspired by real-life history and a love for adventure, Lane enjoys bringing inspiring true stories to young readers. Miss B Goes to Space is Lane's debut book, sharing the incredible journey of Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey who became a space pioneer. Lane hopes to inspire curiosity, courage, and a love of discovery in children everywhere. Meredith Bagby is an author, producer, and storyteller with a passion for history and science. She has written extensively about space exploration, politics, and groundbreaking moments in history. As a writer and advocate for education, Meredith is dedicated to creating engaging stories that inspire young minds. Miss B Goes to Space brings the true story of Miss Baker's spaceflight to life, introducing children to the wonders of science and discovery.

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