Mae Jemison: First Female African American Astronaut

by Xina M Uhl

As the first African-American woman in space, Mae Jemison inspired the nation and the world. Her role as an astronaut on the mission of the space shuttle Endeavour may be her most visible accomplishment, but it is by no means the only one. Jemison's restless intellect led her to become a doctor, scientist, teacher, and writer. She learned Japanese, Swahili, and Russian fluently, and supported the arts created by African American women. Readers will...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 172534047X
• ISBN13: 9781725340473
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12