{"product_id":"black-history-heroes-mae-jemison-shooting-for-the-stars-the-first-black-woman-in-space-9781638191780","title":"Black History Heroes: Mae Jemison: Shooting for the Stars: The First Black Woman in Space","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack History Heroes: Mae Jemison: Shooting for the Stars: The First Black Woman in Space \u003c\/i\u003eshows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in a dynamic biography for kids.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ \"This empowering and engaging middle grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start.....Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Stanford and Cornell to the Peace Corps and from a trip on the space shuttle to an appearance on \u003ci\u003eStart Trek\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiration to millions, the life of Mae Jemison is indeed proof that Black history matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack History Heroes\u003c\/b\u003e shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow. Written by former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ \"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.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review of \u003ci\u003eBlack History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris Singleton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bushel \u0026amp; Peck Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Black History Heroes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.27h x 5.43w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781638191780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2024 pg. 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Singleton \u003c\/b\u003eis an inspirational speaker and former professional baseball player. He travels the country sharing a message of unity and love to more than 50,000 students annually. Chris's speech on overcoming hate with love has been seen or shared millions of times and has led to him being featured on Lifetime, \u003ci\u003eESPN E:60, USA Today, \u003c\/i\u003e CNN, and Fox News. Chris is a proud father to his three children, CJ, Caden, and Carter, and a proud husband to his high school sweetheart, Mariana. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRyan G. Van Cleave \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of dozens of books for both children and adults. He earned a PhD in American literature with an emphasis in poetry and has taught writing at numerous colleges and universities. As the Picture Book Doctor, Ryan helps celebrities create stories for kids and bring them to life on the page, stage, and screen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdriana Pérez Perales\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance illustrator from Mexico. Her clients include Oxford University Press, Scholastic, Get Ready Comics, and many others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51823069954334,"sku":"9781638191780","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4247\/3502\/files\/img_50fad76c-1020-4308-9ba2-499fefdc19d6.jpg?v=1778197942","url":"https:\/\/i55bookfairs.com\/products\/black-history-heroes-mae-jemison-shooting-for-the-stars-the-first-black-woman-in-space-9781638191780","provider":"I55 Book Fairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}