african american women astronauts

An introduction to Mae Jamison, the first African-American women astronaut, discussing her childhood in Chicago, her education and work as a doctor, her career at NASA, and her activities after leaving the space program.

A biography of the first African-American woman to become an astronaut.

An introduction to the life of Mae Jemison, engineer, physician, and astronaut.

A biography of astronaut Mae Jemison, discussing her childhood, education, and career as a doctor working for the Peace Corps, and her training to become an astronaut.

Presents a brief biography of the first African-American woman to travel into space.

A biography of Dr. Mae Jemison who, in September of 1992, on the fiftieth mission of the United States Space Shuttle, became the first African American woman in space.

An introduction to the life of Mae Jemison, the engineer and doctor who became the first African-American woman to fly on the space shuttle.

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.