{"product_id":"9780062978080","title":"VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eAlexander, Heather; Bricking, Jennifer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/5\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoar 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMae 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does a curious girl from Chicago become the first African American woman in space?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack History for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn about Mae’s childhood during the civil rights movement and how trailblazers like Martin Luther King Jr. inspired her journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWomen in STEM:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover how Mae pursued her passions for science, medicine, and even dance, proving that girls can do anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNASA for Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e Go behind the scenes at NASA with fun facts, from training in the “Vomit Comet” to preparing for a historic space shuttle mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInteractive Learning:\u003c\/b\u003e Engaging, easy-to-read chapters are paired with fun quizzes and lists, like “10 Things Women Couldn’t Do in the 1960s and 1970s.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspiring Role Models:\u003c\/b\u003e Find out how a character from her favorite TV show, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e, helped Mae believe that her dream of space exploration was possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46859240177919,"sku":"9780062978080","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780062978080_s600x595.jpg?v=1777921958","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780062978080","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}