Mae Jemison: Trailblazing Astronaut, Doctor, and Teacher

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Crabtree Publishing Co.

Just the Series: Remarkable Lives Revealed

Series and Publisher: Remarkable Lives Revealed

Annotation: Chronicles the life and career of the astronaut who was the first African American woman in space, and highlights the continuing advancements in research and education made by the Dorothy Jemison Foundation for Excellence.

Genre: [Biographies]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #507230

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co.

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 10/15/16

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 0-7787-2704-1

ISBN 13: 978-0-7787-2704-0

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2016026665

Dimensions: 24 cm.

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

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 3.0

Interest Level: 2-5

Lexile: 940L

The first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison has broken barriers in science and medicine to become one of the most admired women worldwide. This fascinating book describes how Jemison refused to let anyone stand in the way of her dreams. She became a doctor and worked in the Peace Corps until NASA invited her to join the astronaut program. Today, she is an important advocate for science in education - especially for girls and women. Jemison also continues to push scientific research to improve life in developing countries. Teacher's guide available.

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