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

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 former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton. An inspiration to millions, the life of Mae Jemison is indeed proof that Black History Heroes . Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow.