Bibliograph

Dr. Mae Jemison, brave rocketeer, Heather Alexander ; interior illustrations by Jen Bricking

Type

Label

Dr. Mae Jemison, brave rocketeer, Heather Alexander ; interior illustrations by Jen Bricking

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 9-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dr. Mae Jemison

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1096357130

Responsibility statement

Heather Alexander ; interior illustrations by Jen Bricking

Series statement

VIP: very important people

Sub title

brave rocketeer

Summary

Mae Jemison is the first African American woman to travel to space. She's also a medical doctor who once joined the Peace Corps. And a trained dancer, too! This biography includes special sections with additional contextual details like secrets of NASA and things women couldn't do in the 1960s and 1970s

Table Of Contents

When I grow up -- Finding courage -- Letting the wind blow -- Doctor time -- Getting in -- Facing her fears -- Lift-off! -- Busy in space -- Next chapters

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor