Mae Jemison Awesome Astronaut

Author : Jill C. Wheeler
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1614800839
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Mae Jemison: Awesome Astronaut written by Jill C. Wheeler and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this title, examine the life of imaginative space traveler and medical innovator Mae Jemison. Readers will enjoy digging into Jemison's personal story, beginning with her childhood in Chicago where she watched Star Trek and conducted dozens of her own science experiments. Students can trace Jemison's success, from her education at Stanford University and Cornell University to her years volunteering with the Peace Corps, before her acceptance into the NASA space program and flight into space on the Endeavour. Engaging text and photos offer insight on topics such as astronomy, gravity, and biomedical engineering. While a timeline, glossary, and index supplement the text, an entertaining science activity allows readers their own hands-on experience based on the science that inspired this woman's groundbreaking career. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Della A. Yannuzzi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780894908132
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Mae Jemison written by Della A. Yannuzzi and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an inspirational book about the first African American woman to fly into space. Not only was Jemison an accomplished astronaut, but she also received her medical degree and volunteered her time and service to the Peace Corps in West Africa. The book details Jemison's childhood, education, and astronaut training, and tells of her historic spaceflight and her role as a mission specialist in space.

Author : Linda Barghoorn
Publisher : Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1684446430
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Mae Jemison: Trailblazing Astronaut, Doctor, and Teacher written by Linda Barghoorn and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Kristin Thiel
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1502627523
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Mae C. Jemison written by Kristin Thiel and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Mae Jemison
Publisher : Scholastic
ISBN 13 : 9780531255001
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The 100 Year Starship written by Mae Jemison and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison made history by spending eight days in Earth's orbit, making her the first black woman ever to visit space. Twenty years later, Dr. Jemison is pushing space travel forward again with her 100 Year Starship Foundation. In this new True Book series, readers will join Dr. Jemison as she guides them on a tour of our solar system and explains how astronomers have used technology to discover new stars and planets. Key Features: Engaging text provides insights into space exploration from legendary astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison Timelines illustrate the ways our knowledge of space has changed over time Glossaries explain difficult scientific terms in a way that makes them easy to understand Eye-catching images give readers an up-close look at the far reaches of space Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

Author : Magdalena Alagna
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9780823938780
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Mae Jemison written by Magdalena Alagna and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2003-12-15 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides insights into the life of Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut, including some of the steps she took to reach her goals.

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
ISBN 13 : 9780635015129
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Dr. Mae Jemison written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2002-09-30 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An activity book that presents information about Dr. Mae Jemison.

Author : Roda Ahmed
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0063055708
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Mae Among the Stars written by Roda Ahmed and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful picture book for sharing and marking special occasions such as graduation, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison. An Amazon Best Book of the Month! A great classroom and bedtime read-aloud, Mae Among the Stars is the perfect book for young readers who have big dreams and even bigger hearts. When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering. She wanted to be an astronaut. Her mom told her, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.” Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space. This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination.

Author : Laurie Calkhoven
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481476513
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Mae Jemison written by Laurie Calkhoven and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Dissected Lives
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1541955897
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Mae Jemison : The First African American Astronaut | Women Astronaut Book Grade 3 | Children's Biographies written by Dissected Lives and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who said women can’t go to space? Who said African American women can’t? Mae Jamison challenged society when she decided to become an astronaut. Read about her inspiring story through this amazing book for third graders. Go ahead and grab a copy for your child to read today.