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.
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
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.
Download or read book Mae Jemison written by Dissected Lives and published by . 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.
Download or read book Hidden Women written by Rebecca Rissman and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2018 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the gripping story of four female African-American mathematicians who literally made it possible to launch US rockets--and astronauts--into space. Tells the thrilling tale of how each woman contributed, the struggles and resistance each experienced, and the amazing results. Consultants currently works for NASA.
Download or read book They Had a Dream written by J. Alfred Phelps and published by Presidio Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1962, air force Capt. Edward Joseph Dwight, Jr., seemed destined to become America's first black astronaut. Despite strong backing from the highest levels of the Kennedy administration, however, the "good old boys" who controlled key aspects of astronaut corps selection and training won out - this time. But Dwight's failure paved the way for other African Americans who shared his desire to reach the stars.
Download or read book Hidden Figures written by Margot Lee Shetterly and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career. "Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."
Download or read book Mae Jemison written by Charlotte Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A biography of NASA astronaut Mae Jemison"--
Download or read book Mae Jemison written by Xina M. Uhl and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 enjoy this timely, comprehensive guide to Mae Jemison, an amazing human to celebrate.
Download or read book Hidden Human Computers The Black Women of NASA written by Sue Bradford Edwards and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hidden Human Computers discusses how in the 1950s, black women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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!
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 educationespecially for girls and women. Jemison also continues to push scientific research to improve life in developing countries.
Download or read book History at NASA written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book African American Astronauts written by Stanley P. Jones and published by Capstone. This book was released on 1998 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Briefly describes the lives and accomplishments of five African-American astronauts: Guion Bluford, Charles Bolden, Frederick Gregory, Bernard Harris, and Mae Jemison.
Download or read book Women in Space written by Karen Gibson and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Valentina Tereshkova blasted off aboard Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, she became the first woman to rocket into space. It would be 19 years before another woman got a chance—cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982—followed by American astronaut Sally Ride a year later. And by breaking the stratospheric ceiling, these women forged a path for many female astronauts, cosmonauts, and mission specialists to follow. In Women in Space, author Karen Bush Gibson profiles 23 pioneers, all of whom achieved greatness in orbit. Read about Eileen Collins, the first woman to command the Space Shuttle; Peggy Whitson, who has logged more than a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station; Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space; as well as astronauts from Japan, Canada, Italy, South Korea, France, and more. Learn, too, about the Mercury 13, American women selected by NASA in the late 1950s to train for spaceflight. Though they matched and sometimes surpassed their male counterparts in performance, they were ultimately denied the opportunity to head out to the launching pad. Their story, and the stories of pilots, physicists, and doctors who followed them, demonstrate the vital role women have played in the quest for scientific understanding. Karen Bush Gibson is the author of Women Aviators, Native American History for Kids, and three dozen other books for young readers. She lives in Norman, Oklahoma.
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.
Download or read book Hidden Figures written by Margot Lee Shetterly and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Starting in World War II and moving through to the Cold War, the civil rights movement, and the space race, [this book] follows the interwoven accounts of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American women who participated in some of NASA's greatest successes. It chronicles their careers over nearly three decades they faced challenges, forged alliances, and used their intellect to change their own lives, and their country's future"--Back cover.
