Barghoorn, Linda,

Mae Jemison : trailblazing astronaut, doctor, and teacher / Linda Barghoorn. - 32 pages : colored illustrations ; 24 cm. - Remarkable lives revealed .

Includes index.

Space dreams -- Reaching for the stars -- Chasing a dream -- The road to NASA -- Advancing science and space exploration.

"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."--

Ages 7-10. Grades 4 to 6.

ISBN: 9780778726937 (reinforced library binding) 9780778727040 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2016026665

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jemison, Mae, 1956-.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African American women astronauts--Biography.
Women astronauts--United States--Biography.
Astronauts--United States--Biography.
Manned space flight.

LC Class. No.: TL789.85.J46 / B37 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 629.45/0092 B