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Mae Jemison by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (2022, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherQuarto Publishing Group UK

ISBN-100711270953

ISBN-139780711270954

eBay Product ID (ePID)9050422020

Product Key Features

Book TitleMae Jemison

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBiography & Autobiography / Women, Technology / Aeronautics, Astronautics & Space Science, People & Places / United States / African American

Publication Year2022

IllustratorMorton, Janna, Yes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorMaria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Book SeriesLittle People, Big Dreams Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight12 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width7.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"This title explores the life of Mae Jemison, groundbreaking scientist, doctor and the first Black woman to travel to space." -- The Bookseller

Grade FromFirst Grade

Series Volume Number85

Dewey Decimal629.450092

Grade ToThird Grade

SynopsisPart of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Mae Jemison tells the inspiring story of the first Black woman to travel into space., In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mae Jemison, scientist, astronaut, and the first ever black woman in space. *2023 Notable Social Studies Trade Book* When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she dreamed of blasting off into space on a rocket ship . She was so excited as she watched the Apollo Moon landings, but she wondered... why none of the astronauts were women? Mae loved science and was so bright that she started college at just 16, and was training to be a doctor by the age of 20. She joined the Peace Corps, using her medical knowledge to help people in countries all around the world . Upon returning to the United States, she was accepted into NASA's astronaut program. After hard work and training, in 1992 Mae became the first Black woman to travel into space! This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the groundbreaking astronaut's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets . Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!