| Mae Jemison: The First African American Woman in Space Contributor(s): Alagna, Magdalena (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823938786 ISBN-13: 9780823938780 Publisher: Rosen Central OUR PRICE: $37.81 Product Type: Library Binding Published: August 2003 Annotation: As a child, Mae Jemison dreamed of doing great things in medicine and exploring space. She faced formidable obstacles but overcame them all to achieve the dreams so many had thought impossible for her to do. Jemison became a doctor and then began training as an astronaut, becoming the first African American woman in space. This book explores Jemison's inspiring life from childhood to adulthood, detailing the highs and lows of her career and life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002011132 |
| Series: Women Hall of Famers in Mathematics and Science |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6.18" W x 8.26" (0.70 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 72998 Reading Level: 8.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |