Mae among the stars is a biographical children's book that tells about a young Mae Jemison dreaming of her future aspirations to become an astronaut. It is so beautiful and inspiring. I love it just as much as my future astronaut! Her mom tells her she'll have to become an astronaut, says anything's possible if she believes it and works hard for it, and takes her to the library for books about space and astronauts. Chummy and his Gran...", "LITTLE SNOWFLAKE is a delightful story that explains the water cycle through the eyes of a small snowflake. This inspirational nonfiction biography explores the childhood of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American female astronaut. This book is beautifully illustrated and simply written.
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It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. They’re such a bright blue, which matches the book’s theme, because it’s all about the first Black woman to go to space, Mae Jemisin. BUT, “If you can dream it, if you believe it and work hard for it, anything is possible.” Thank you to the author for writing a lovely story about a historic woman who achieved the impossible. Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020. What a great role model and leader for the African American community. Parents say . Parents say (1) Kids say .
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020. The first African American woman astronaut (in 1987) and the first African American woman in space (in 1992). I loved this book from the amazing illustrations to the dream of a little girl. Ridley begins with a inventor's fair which she is entering with the...", "DUCK AND PENGUIN DO NOT LIKE SLEEPOVERS is an overall cute book about two stuffed animals whose owners are BFFs...", "FUSSY FLAMINGO is an adorable fictional tale about a flamingo named Lola that doesn't want to eat shrimp. Obviously an analysis of disabilities, classism, and racism isn’t within the scope of this book, and I wouldn’t expect it to be. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). Which is the theme of the book–if you can dream it, you can do it.
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Her dismay is short-lived, as she is buoyed up by her parents’ continued support and encouragement. The Challenge. Uplifted, Mae promises to wave to her parents from space one day—and she does just that, as the first African-American astronaut. Meet Laura Silverman ! var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; She overcomes this mockery with the help of her mother, a valuable lesson for children. In fact, her discoveries helped to create the field of p... After spending 11 years as a Young Adult Librarian, I moved libraries and became a Children's and YA Librarian. Be it a boy wanting to be a nurse or a girl an astronaut. Little Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents’ encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space. by Chris Barton Children. A great book to introduce your children to social injustice and teach them that these behaviors and beliefs still exist today. She wants to go up among the stars. Anyone can post a reader review, so post yours today! While the main text...", "FUN IN THE JUNGLE is an adorable board book great for infants and young toddlers who are exploring the world...", "THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS modifies the original poem to be more modern and easily understood by young children.
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Best 10 Mae Among The Stars tested by reviewers. The artwork is...", "So cute, and just in time for Christmas! When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. I almost didn’t buy it based on the top reviewers review but I’m glad I didn’t.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020, My three year old cousin is fascinated by space, knows and identifies all the planets and had an astronaut birthday party complete with space suit. Meet Vanessa Jone... Today we're excited to chat with Laura Silverman author of Recommended For You. We love this book. This page works best with JavaScript. Simple bio of first African-American female astronaut. It’s outrageous it took that long, and it’s outrageous how difficult it is for African American women to accomplish their dreams. What to Watch, Read, and Play While Your Kids Are Stuck Indoors, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Stoke kids' love of reading with great summer stories, Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews, 5 artistas latinos que son ejemplos a seguir y están orgullosos de sus raíces, Wide Open School: recursos para el aprendizaje a distancia. My youngest is so inspired by Mae’s story and can’t get enough now about space. My favorite types of books include mysteries, romance, thrillers, and spy books. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars… I adore crafty books, regency romances, and cozy mysteries. When being eaten alive is the least of your... Get exclusive interviews with authors, our top recommended books each month, and see the list of recent giveaway winners! I almost threw this book in the garbage, but I contained myself enough to return it. Where Marian & Tilly Have Some Serious Book Discussions. I gave this to her for Xmas and she loves it. A beautiful picture book for sharing, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison. There is a part in the book wherein Mae shares her desire to be an Astronaut and the teacher tells her nursing is a better fit for her, which demonstrates that she doesn’t believe in Mae’s ability to achieve her “big” dream. Designed for intermediate students, this comprehensive lesson plan is packed full of engaging opportunities to discuss what factors influenced Mae's success. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. Parent reviews for Mae Among the Stars. An overwhelming evil. I am a nurse. It sounds good! It’s so sad in our society that in order to praise one thing we put another down. I loved this book from the amazing illustrations to the dream of a little girl. This book is pretty. Star ratings in yellow are from our Staff Reviewers. In MAE AMONG THE STARS, young Mae has a dream. My two-year-old read about Mae in her beloved Women Scientist book so when I saw this, I knew I had to get it. This book is beautiful inside and out. Whether you're with a kid...", "PIRATE NELL'S TALE TO TELL is a charming picture book about Nell, who has always dreamed of being a pirate....", "I BELIEVE IN YOU is a delightfully encouraging book with bright colors and a charming story. I have 2 boys, but I like them to remove gender and race bias and I hope books showing strong intelligent black women can do that. Bought this to help teach my kids during Black History Month. I can’t imagine the struggle and the racism Jemison encountered to get where she is today. I love the Mae followed her dreams, worked really hard, and never gave up. It’s a true story so I’m not really sure why some nurses on here are acting like the book is putting the profession down. I really like the bright blue end pages. Home; Best Reviews; Mae Among The Stars; BEST . “If I can dream it, if I can believe in it, and if I work hard for it, anything is possible” Mae’s mother tells her to chant to herself. Buy this book. When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space.
It deals with discrimination in an honest, age appropriate manner.
Disney Block is a board book for any age of Disney fan. Picture Book Review: Mae Among the Stars This book is inspired by Mae Jemison's Life - she was the first Black woman in space. Everyone except for her parents. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020. We adore this book and story. Of course I loved the library scene. Star ratings in green are reader reviews. It’s a school year like no other. While an elephant has a...", "WILD WEEK is a cute board book that features an animal on each day of the week, doing something in...", "PEPPERMINT POST is an adorable new story about Christmas and Santa.