Alexander, Heather, 1967-

Dr. Mae Jemison : brave rocketeer / Doctor Mae Jemison Heather Alexander ; interior illustrations by Jen Bricking. - First edition. - 106 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. - VIP: very important people . - VIP, very important people (Harper (Firm : New York, N.Y.)) .

Includes bibliographical references.

When I grow up -- Finding courage -- Letting the wind blow -- Doctor time -- Getting in -- Facing her fears -- Lift-off! -- Busy in space -- Next chapters.

Mae Jemison is the first African American woman to travel to space. She's also a medical doctor who once joined the Peace Corps. And a trained dancer, too! This biography includes special sections with additional contextual details like secrets of NASA and things women couldn't do in the 1960s and 1970s.

Ages 9-12.

ISBN: 9780062978080 006297808X 9780062889706 0062889702

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jemison, Mae, 1956- --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Astronauts--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
African American women astronauts--Biography--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Women--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.

Dewey Class. No.: [B]