jemison, mae

Mae Jemison recounts her life story, describing her struggle to overcome the doubts of those around her and become an astronaut--the first woman of color in space.

Explores the life and achievements of Mae Jamison; discussing her childhood; careers as a doctor and astronaut; NASA training; and trip into space.

Presents a short biography of Mae Jemison who became the first African American woman astronaut.

Briefly traces the life of the first African-American woman to go into space, from her childhood in Chicago through her education and work as a doctor to her historic flight.

Traces the life of the first African-American woman to go into space, from her childhood in Chicago through her astronaut training and first spaceflight to life after working with NASA.