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Author:: Thiel, Kristin, 1977- author.
Title:: Mae C. Jemison : first African American woman in space / Kristin Thiel.
Publisher:: Cavendish Square Publishing,
Description:: 128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Subject:: Jemison, Mae,--1956---Juvenile literature.
African American women astronauts--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Astronauts--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Notes:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:: The future of space. Early life on Earth -- Jemison's adulthood -- Inspirations and challenges -- The future of space.
Summary:: Many people dream of traveling to the stars. Selected for the NASA Astronaut Corps, Dr. Mae C. Jemison made that journey and became the first African American woman in space. Yet Jamison's incredible accomplishments do not begin and end there. This book details her history and life as a scientist, doctor, astronaut, teacher, dancer, activist, and entrepreneur who continues to be an inspiration today.
Series:: Fearless female soldiers, explorers, and aviators.
ISBN:: 1502627515
9781502627513
OCLC:: (OCoLC)971893152
LCCN:: 2017003657
Locations:: XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

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