Description
Meet Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Mae Jemison was a bright child who was always fascinated by science. The top student and gifted dancer ignored naysayers and worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor and an astronaut.
Details
Author: |
Jodie Shepherd |
ISBN 10: |
0531205959 |
Pages: |
32 |
Publisher: |
C. Press/F. Watts Trade |
Publication Date: |
February 1, 2015 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
0.26lbs |
Age Group: |
Children (0 - 8) |
Grade Range: |
1-2 |
