Mae Jemison

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Mae Jemison: First Black Woman in Space is a lively children's biography about a curious girl who loved both science and dance-and grew up to become a doctor engineer and astronaut. </span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Written in clear kid-friendly language for ages 3-8 this short chapter book follows Mae from asking big questions to soaring above Earth then returning home to help the next generation dream even bigger.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>What kids will read:</span></p><p></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Learn: curiosity notebooks simple experiments and the power of practice</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Apply: turning ideas into projects teamwork and helping others</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Train: habits calm under pressure simulators and underwater space practice</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Launch: countdown life in orbit and working with a trusted crew</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Give Back: mentoring community and taking the next small step</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Why families and teachers love it:</span></p><p></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Shows STEM and the arts working together-creativity and science on the same team</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Encourages growth mindset perseverance and kindness</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Short sections vivid scenes and new words to know make learning natural</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Perfect for classrooms libraries and family reading time</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Read-aloud ages 3-8; independent readers 8-12.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This inspiring true story invites young readers to see many paths to one purpose: use what you learn help your team and keep reaching-because big dreams can take flight.</span></p>