Mae C. Jemison: First African American Woman in Space

by Kristin Thiel

Many people dream of traveling to the stars. Selected for the NASA Astronaut Corps, Dr. Mae C. Jemison made that journey and became the first African American woman in space. Yet Jamison's incredible accomplishments do not begin and end there. This book details her history and life as a scientist, doctor, astronaut, teacher, dancer, activist, and entrepreneur who continues to be an inspiration today.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502627515
• ISBN13: 9781502627513
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12