The true story of an 1800s veterinarian and former slave who teaches a horse to spell, recognize colors, and make change from a cash register! "Sensitive, engaging and well-paced."—Booklist, starred review
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Meet Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space. Mae Jemison was a bright child who was always fascinated by science. A top student and gifted dancer ignored naysayers and worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor and an astronaut.
