Books with author Magdalena Alagna

As the first African-American woman in space, Mae Jemison inspired the nation and the world. Her role as an astronaut on the mission of the space shuttle Endeavour may be her most visible accomplishment, but it is by no means the only one. Jemison's restless intellect led her to become a doctor, scientist, teacher, and writer. She learned Japanese, Swahili, and Russian fluently, and supported the arts created by African American women. Readers will enjoy this timely, comprehensive guide to Mae Jemison, an amazing human to celebrate.

Wyatt Earp was best known as the fearless frontier lawman and as the survivor in the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Part myth, and part truth, Earp's life is the stuff that legends are made of. He lived during a time of rapid westward expansion, when bigger-than-life characters aroused the imagination and stirred the attention of storytellers across the country. Both lawman and lawbreaker, he was a tireless self-promoter who encouraged the legends and the stories. Primary source images and fact boxes offer insight into this fascinating Wild West character.

Twenty Attention-Grabbing Career Titles Guaranteed to Get Your Middle Schoolers Thinking About Their Future This compelling new series for the middle school reader is designed to appeal to the thrill seeker in all of us. Each book includes information about a different extreme career, with a focus on safety and training. Readers will learn what it takes to get into these professions and what to expect when embarking on one. These volumes also provide information on the exciting aspects of these extreme careers and highlight the possible dangers and risks involved. Colorful photographs and informative sidebars help to make these books an invaluable resource for those young readers looking for a thrilling and fun-filled profession. The life of a war correspondent is dangerous. Reporting from the front lines often means putting oneself at risk for being hurt. This informative career guide explains the in and outs of becoming a war correspondent and provides the reader with tips on getting started on this challenging career path right now.