Mae Jemison (Rookie Biographies) [Paperback]

Nancy Polette (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003 | Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Rookie Biographies

Presents a brief look at the life of Mae Jemison

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT) (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516277839
• ISBN-13: 978-0516277837
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,097,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Professor of Education,Lindenwood University. Director of the Laboratory School. Former
Director of Media Services and Curriculum & Gifted Programs St. Louis County Schools. Author of 100 + professional books including: Reading the Fifty States, Research Without Copying, Whose Tale is True? Gifted Biographies, Gifted Readers, 300 Novel Anticipation Guides and twelve children's books including:Legacy Award Winner Gifted or Goof-Off, , Blunder or Brainstorm, Power or Politics. Damsel or Daredevil, Trial or Triumph and What Is This Thing? The Little Old Woman and the Hungry Cat and The Hole by the Apple TRee
In demand speaker at state and national library, gifted and reading conferences and in- service leader
for numerous school districts in the U.S. and Canada in Meeting Performance Standards in Reading, Writing and
Research and in Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted.
For workshop outlines and additional information see Nancy 's web site at www.nancypolette.com

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, April 2, 2008

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This review is from: Mae Jemison (Rookie Biographies) (Paperback)

My son is doing a research paper on Mae Jemison and there were not many books in our library about her. I was looking around at local bookstores and nothing and then I came to Amazon online. I received all my books that I order in good condition and very fast.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A star in all ways!, March 3, 2009

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This review is from: Mae Jemison (Rookie Biographies) (Paperback)

"Would you like to be a star or travel to the stars?" This is the opening sentence to "Mae Jemison (Rookie Biographies)." What a wallop is packed into those few words!

Consider: Mae Jemison earned degrees in chemical engineering and medicine, was the first African American woman to go into space, served with the Peace Corps, and started her own company to help people in Africa. What this little 32-page book does not include is that she also started her own dance studio. Truly, Mae Jemison is a star!

I must admit to being a bit disappointed when I first saw the book. The term "Rookie biographies" should have told me the book is one of those with large print and just one idea per page and a photograph to illustrate it. ("One idea" doesn't mean one sentence.) I ordered the book to add newer biographies to the African American collection in my small school library.

During book talk I told all my classes about Mae Jemison and that I had ordered a book about her. There is a long list of interested readers. I have since ordered a book for older children so they won't be disappointed.

Surprisingly, this rookie reader is a fine example of what young readers should have in the way of vocabulary with pronunciation guides and illustrating photos. Although text is short, it is not "dumbed down" and treats the beginning reader with respect and intelligence. In fact, this is an impressive little book for teaching about the significance of the special life of Mae Jemison and her star shine.