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.

Our new books address health and safety concerns for young adults in a comprehensive and informative context.Binge drinking is an epidemic on high school and college campuses across the country. This book helps readers to understand that it is not as harmless as one may think by explaining the damaging effects of binge drinking on the body and life of a binge drinker.