Jemison, Mae

Explores the 100 Year Starship Initiative, a project that will investigate, research, and prepare for humans to travel beyond our solar system.

"This book explains what the Sun is and how it affects the rest of the solar system"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Examines the history and findings of human exploration of the solar system through telescopes and space probes.

Describes the characteristics of the sun and discusses how it was formed and how it functions. Explains the importance of the sun to all life on Earth and traces its complete life cycle. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explains how planets form and details the techniques scientists use to study and detect planets outside our solar system. Includes color photographs and further reading sources.

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 100 Year Starship Initiative, a project that will investigate, research, and prepare for humans to travel beyond our solar system.

"This book takes readers on a tour of our solar system"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explains what the Sun is and how it affects the rest of the solar system"--Provided by publisher.