Mae Jemison: First Female African American Astronaut (Super Female Scientists)

As the first African-American woman in space, Mae Jemison inspired the nation and the world. Her role as an astronaut on the mission of the space shuttle Endeavour may be her most visible accomplishment, but it is by no means the only one. Jemison's restless intellect led her to become a doctor, scientist, teacher, and writer. She learned Japanese, Swahili, and Russian fluently, and supported the arts created by African American women. Readers will enjoy this timely, comprehensive guide to Mae Jemison, an amazing human to celebrate. "In her lifetime, Mae Jemison has accomplished incredible feats. In addition to becoming the first black woman astronaut for NASA, she worked as a doctor, a scientist, and a teacher."-- Provided by publisher