{"product_id":"through-the-telescope-mae-jemison-dreams-of-space-hardcover","title":"Through the Telescope: Mae Jemison Dreams of Space - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles R. Smith Jr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEvening Monteiro\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the wonders of the universe in this mesmerizing, poetic ode to trailblazing astronaut Mae Jemison, from Coretta Scott King Honor author Charles R. Smith, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow far to the stars?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is what a little girl named Mae Jemison wonders as she peers through her telescope and dreams of space. Someday she will make it there, but for now she wonders, learns, and is inspired by the vastness of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstronaut, physician, and engineer Mae Jemison's passion would eventually lead to her becoming the first Black woman in space!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThrough the Telescope\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on what first inspired a young Mae Jemison to reach for the stars. Charles R. Smith, Jr. is the award-winning author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Book, \u003ci\u003e Twelve Rounds of Glory\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other popular and acclaimed titles. His gorgeous text places a spotlight on an American trailblazer who inspires kids everywhere to follow their dreams. Debut illustrator Evening Monteiro's captivating portrayal of a young Mae Jemison is sure to grab young readers' attention!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for kids who love space exploration and for readers of\u003ci\u003e Hidden Figures \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Undefeated.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles R. Smith, Jr. is an award-winning author, photographer, and poet with over thirty books to his credit. His awards include a Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration (2010) for his photographs accompanying the Langston Hughes poem, \u003ci\u003eMy People\u003c\/i\u003e, and a Coretta Scott King Honor Author Award (2008) for his biography on Muhammad Ali, \u003ci\u003eTwelve Rounds to Glory\u003c\/i\u003e. Many of his books have also garnered reluctant reader awards, proving that kids that don't like to read do like to read his books. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and currently lives in Poughkeepsie, New York. You can find him at charlesrsmithjr.com. \u003cbr\u003e Evening Monteiro is an illustrator from Providence, Rhode Island. They are currently a splash artist at Riot Games. \u003ci\u003eThrough the Telescope \u003c\/i\u003eis their debut picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 11.26 x 10.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47747426943188,"sku":"9781338815290","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/3785\/7748\/files\/pau3q4-f849781338815290.webp?v=1775048798","url":"https:\/\/bookschoices.com\/products\/through-the-telescope-mae-jemison-dreams-of-space-hardcover","provider":"Books Choices ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}