Black History Heroes: Mae Jemison: Shooting for the Stars: The First Black Woman in Space

By Chris Singleton

Book Overview

Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow.

★ "This empowering and engaging middle grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start.....Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections."--School Library Journal, starred review

A 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book

From Stanford and Cornell to the Peace Corps and from a trip on the space shuttle to an appearance on Start Trek, Mae Jemison's life continues to feature the hard work and dedication to science, healthcare, and care for others that brought her to the highest levels of a career in science.

An inspiration to millions, the life of Mae Jemison is indeed proof that Black history matters.

Written by former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton.

★ "The book beautifully chronicles Boseman's struggles and triumphs....Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to."--Booklist, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1638191786
• ISBN13: 9781638191780
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5