african american astronauts

Blast off to space with these hidden heroes. Discover astronauts, mathematicians, engineers, and more who defined space exploration.

This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin.

A brief biography of astronaut and scientist Mae Jemison.

Former football player, astronaut, and engineer Leland Melvin recounts his career and achieving his dream of being in space.

"... discusses how in the 1950s, women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth"--Amazon.

Former football player, astronaut, and engineer, Leland Melvin recounts his career and achieving his dream of being in space.

Former football player, astronaut, and engineer, Leland Melvin recounts his career and achieving his dream of being in space.

Hidden Human Computersdiscusses how in the 1950s, black women made critical contributions to NASA by performing calculations that made it possible for the nation's astronauts to fly into space and return safely to Earth.

Human beings have been exploring space close-up since the 1960s, and African-Americans have played a vital role throughout the process.