While watching Star Trek on television as a child, Mae Jemison was certain she would one day visit space. As an adult, she made this dream a reality when she became the first black female NASA astronaut. Jemison became a medical doctor before applying for NASA's Space Shuttle program. Then, in 1992, she blasted off on the shuttle Endeavour and conducted scientific experiments to test the effects of space on human bone cells. Jemison has dedicated her life to science education and to finding ways to use technology to help communities around the world. Find out how Jemison's passion for science led to her many impressive achievements.
- ISBN10 1512410942
- ISBN13 9781512410945
- Publish Date 1 August 2016
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lerner Publications Co ,U.S.
- Format eBook
- Pages 32
- Language English