Mae Jemison: Trailblazing Astronaut, Doctor, and Teacher

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Space Dreams Every person's life is a collection of stories about their experiences Stories about remarkable people even if they are not well known can inspire us as we think about our own lives What makes someone remarkable Maybe itis their bravery imagination or intelligence Everyone has a different idea of what makes someone remarkable As a child Mae Jemison JEH mih Sun loved to stare at the stars and dreamed of traveling to Mars She grew up to follow those dreams right into space What is a Biography A biography is the story of a persons life We read biographies to learn about a person s experiences and thoughts Biographies can be based on many sources of information Primary sources include a person s own words or pictures Secondary sources include stories from friends family media and research As you read Mae s story think about the qualities she has that helped her achieve her