Through the Telescope: Mae Jemison Dreams of Space - Hardcover

Smith, Charles R., Jr.

 
9781338815290: Through the Telescope: Mae Jemison Dreams of Space
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1338815296 ISBN 13: 9781338815290
Verlag: Scholastic US, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Explore the wonders of the universe in this mesmerizing ode to trailblazing astronaut Mae Jemison, from Coretta Scott King Honor author Charles R. Smith, Jr.

How far to the stars?

This is what a little girl named Mae Jemison wonders as she peers through her telescope and dreams of space. Someday she will make it there, but for now she wonders, learns, and is inspired by the vastness of the universe.

Astronaut, physician, and engineer Mae Jemison's passion would eventually lead to her becoming the first Black woman in space!

Through the Telescope focuses on what first inspired a young Mae Jemison to reach for the stars. Charles R. Smith, Jr. is the award-winning author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Book, Twelve Rounds of Glory, and many other popular and acclaimed titles. His gorgeous text places a spotlight on an American trailblazer who inspires kids everywhere to follow their dreams. Debut illustrator Evening Monteiro's captivating portrayal of a young Mae Jemison is sure to grab young readers' attention!

Perfect for kids who love space exploration and for readers of Hidden Figures and The Undefeated.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charles R. Smith, Jr. is an award-winning author, photographer, and poet with over thirty books to his credit. His awards include a Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration (2010) for his photographs accompanying the Langston Hughes poem, My People, and a Coretta Scott King Honor Author Award (2008) for his biography on Muhammad Ali, Twelve Rounds to Glory. Many of his books have also garnered reluctant reader awards, proving that kids that don't like to read do like to read his books. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and currently lives in Poughkeepsie, New York. You can find him at charlesrsmithjr.com.
Evening Monteiro is an illustrator from Providence, Rhode Island. They are currently a splash artist at Riot Games. Through the Telescope is their debut picture book.

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Verlag
Scholastic US
Erscheinungsdatum
2025
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1338815296
ISBN 13 
9781338815290
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Zeichner
Monteiro Evening
Anzahl der Seiten
40
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