Mae Jemison: Trailblazing Astronaut, Doctor, and Teacher

From the Series Remarkable Lives Revealed
  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

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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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Age Range 7 - 10
Dewey 629.45
Lexile 940L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level P
Subjects Biographies, Black History, Space, Women in History
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2017
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF007120, JNF007090, JNF007050
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Linda Barghoorn

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