Vip: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer

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.

How does a curious girl from Chicago become the first African American woman in space?

• Black History for Kids: Learn about Mae's childhood during the civil rights movement and how trailblazers like Martin Luther King Jr. inspired her journey.
• Women in STEM: Discover how Mae pursued her passions for science, medicine, and even dance, proving that girls can do anything.
• NASA for Kids: Go behind the scenes at NASA with fun facts, from training in the "Vomit Comet" to preparing for a historic space shuttle mission.
• Interactive Learning: Engaging, easy-to-read chapters are paired with fun quizzes and lists, like "10 Things Women Couldn't Do in the 1960s and 1970s."
• Inspiring Role Models: Find out how a character from her favorite TV show, Star Trek, helped Mae believe that her dream of space exploration was possible.