VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer – An Inspiring Middle Grade Biography About the Trailblazer Who Made History for Kids (Ages 8-12) - Softcover

Alexander, Heather

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062889702 ISBN 13: 9780062889706

Verlag: HarperCollins, 2021

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Soar to the stars with Dr. Mae Jemison in this exciting middle
grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the true—and amazing—stories of some of history's greatest trailblazers. Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world!

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! Experience all the exciting moments in Dr. Jemison's thrilling life in this exciting biography, packed with two-color illustrations and fun facts, including the
secrets of NASA.

Short and engaging chapters are interspersed with special lists and other information made to order to engage kids, whether they're already biography fans or "have to" write a report for school.

The special sections in VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison include "Answers to Some Big Questions Mae Wondered About"; "10 Things Women Couldn’t Do in the 1960s and 1970s"; and "QUIZ: Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Astronaut?"

The VIP series features inspiring adventures and fun facts about some of history's greatest trailblazers—smart, tough, persevering innovators who will inspire today's kids. Featuring underappreciated historical figures and groups, with a focus on leaders in science and technology, the nonfiction biographies in the VIP series are fun and engaging. Just looking at the cover will make kids want to learn more about these VIPs, and once they dive in they will zoom through stories that read like adventures.

Each book in the VIP series allows your middle grader to experience all the exciting moments in some very important but lesser known lives. These biographies for kids age 9-12 include: VIP: Lewis Latimer: Engineering Wizard; VIP: Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice; and VIP: Lydia Darragh: Unexpected Spy.

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Heather Alexander has written many nonfiction and fiction books for kids, including the books in the A Child’s Introduction to... series, Life on Earth series, and the Who Was series. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Visit her at www.heatheralexanderbooks.com.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: HarperCollins
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0062889702
• ISBN 13: 9780062889706
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zeichner: Bricking Jennifer
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; HarperCollins, Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irland