Author: Linda Barghoorn
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684446430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: 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.

Author: Heather E. Schwartz
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
ISBN: 1728425158
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, is an engineer, physician, teacher, Peace Corps volunteer, and founder of multiple technology companies. This fascinating bio tells about her inspiring story on Earth and beyond.

Author: Rachel Rose
Publisher: Bearcub BIOS
ISBN: 9781642809817
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Mae Jemison's groundbreaking journey to space opened doors for future women to succeed in STEM fields and beyond. Find out what led to her expedition to space, and learn more about the great work she has done since.

Author: LeeAnne Gelletly
Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc
ISBN: 1438195575
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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On September 12, 1992, the space shuttle Endeavor lifted off from Kennedy Space Center with Mae Jemison as a member of its crew, thus making her the first African-American woman to travel in space. Jemison has since founded programs to improve living conditions in developing nations and to further science education throughout the world. A comprehensive and insightful eBook, Mae Jemison, Updated Edition profiles this trailblazing scientist and her extraordinary career.

Author: Sue Bradford Edwards
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1680797409
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115

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Hidden Human Computers discusses how in the 1950s, black women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author: Denise Brennan-Nelson
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627531386
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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From the same team that brought you My Momma Likes to Say comes this delightful interpretation of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and clichés many students remember hearing on a regular basis in the classroom. From "Do you have ants in your pants?" to "Stick together!" and "Great minds think alike," readers will be intrigued by the history of these adages, told in poetry form as well as expository text, and amused by the witty illustrations, depicting these sayings as a child might imagine them. Growing up with six sisters and one brother, there has never been a dull moment in Denise Brennan-Nelson's life. She continues to keep the pace lively as a motivational speaker, children's author, and mother. She is the author of My Momma Likes to Say and Buzzy the Bumblebee, also from Sleeping Bear Press. Denise lives with her family in Howell, Michigan. Jane Monroe Donovan's parents encouraged her to follow her heart and it led to her love of sketching and painting. In addition to My Teacher Likes to Say, Jane also illustrated Sunny Numbers: A Florida Counting Book and My Momma Likes to Say. She is currently working on a Christmas title for Sleeping Bear Press. Jane lives with her family in Pinckney, Michigan.

Author: Anna McQuinn
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1580898912
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure at the doctor's office. When Dad takes Leo to visit the doctor, Leo learns to wait his turn, sit quietly while his eyes and ears are checked, and be brave during a shot. And of course, Leo gets a sticker and a new book before he leaves! A companion to Leo Can Swim and Leo Loves Baby Time, this adorable spin-off of best-selling Lola Reads series is perfect to prepare babies and toddlers ready for their first checkups, just like Leo.

Author: Janey Levy
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1538231328
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel into space. This alone was a remarkable achievement, but Jemison accomplished so much more. She was a doctor, an engineer, a Peace Corps volunteer, a teacher, and the founder and president of two technology companies. In this lively biography, readers will discover the life of this amazing woman, from childhood through her time at NASA to her accomplishments after leaving the space program. Colorful photographs enliven the text, and sidebars and captions enrich the main text.

Author: Laurie Calkhoven
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481476513
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

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Blast off into space and get to know Mae Jemison—the first African-American woman to ever go to space—with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet.” Meet Mae Jemison, the first African-American female astronaut! Did you know before Mae was an astronaut, she went to medical school and joined the Peace Corps? But she never forgot her childhood dream to travel to outer space. So in 1985 she applied to NASA’s astronaut training program. On September 12, 1992, Mae flew into space with six other astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour and made history—just like you can if you follow your dreams! A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about space! With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so much fun!

Author: Allison Lassieur
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1512407917
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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While watching Star Trek on television as a child, Mae Jemison was certain she would one day visit space. Then she became the first black female NASA astronaut. Find out how Jemison's passion for science led to her achievements.