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Black History Heroes: Mae Jemison

Black History Heroes: Mae Jemison
Shooting for the Stars: The First Black Woman in Space

Featuring the life of former NASA astronaut, engineer, and physician Mae Jemison, the second title in the new Black History Heroes children's book series.

From Stanford and Cornell to the Peace Corps and from a trip on the space shuttle to an appearance on Start Trek, Mae Jemison’s life continues to feature the hard work and dedication to science, healthcare, and care for others that brought her to the highest levels of a career in science. Written by Chris Singleton with Ryan G. Van Cleave, and illustrated by Adriana Pérez Perales.

Published by Bushel and Peck Books, Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow.

Black History Heroes: Mae Jemison
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