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.
