Publisher: Lerner Publications

Copyright Date: 2017

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 08/01/16

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 1-512-40791-7

ISBN 13: 978-1-512-40791-4

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2015050918

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Jemison, Mae,. 1956-. Juvenile literature.
Jemison, Mae,. 1956-.
African American women astronauts. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Women astronauts. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Astronauts. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American women astronauts.
Women astronauts.
Astronauts.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Word Count: 2,571

Reading Level: 5.3

Interest Level: 2-5

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.3 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 183056 / grade: Middle Grades

Reading Counts!: reading level:5.2 / points:3.0 / quiz:Q69605

Lexile: 790L

Guided Reading Level: U

Fountas & Pinnell: U

While watching Star Trek on television as a child, Mae Jemison was certain she would one day visit space. As an adult, she made this dream a reality when she became the first black female NASA astronaut.

Jemison became a medical doctor before applying for NASA's Space Shuttle program. Then, in 1992, she blasted off on the shuttle Endeavour and conducted scientific experiments to test the effects of space on human bone cells. Jemison has dedicated her life to science education and to finding ways to use technology to help communities around the world. Find out how Jemison's passion for science led to her many impressive achievements.