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1 online resource (106 pages) |
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Super Female Scientists Ser |
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Super Female Scientists Ser
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| Contents |
A love of science -- The college years -- Dr. Jemison -- Serving her country -- Making the grade in space -- Leaving NASA |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Jemison, Mae, 1956- -- Juvenile literature
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Jemison, Mae, 1956- |
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African American women astronauts -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
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Astronauts -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
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African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
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African American women
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African American women astronauts
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Astronauts
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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Juvenile works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Alagna, Magdalena
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| ISBN |
1725340496 |
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9781725340497 |
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