1. Mae Jemison: Space Scientist VOCABULARY

2. A person who travels in space
ASTRONAUT
The astronaut boarded the space shuttle.

3. To do very well at something
EXCEL
If you study hard for your tests and quizzes, you will excel in school.

4. Concentrated on one activity or subject
SPECIALIZED
Mae specialized in medicine before she became an astronaut.

5. The room simulates what it would feel like in space.
imitates
SIMULATES
The room simulates what it would feel like in space.

6. Ways of handling things
TECHNIQUES
Before going into space, they learned special techniques for exercising in a weightless environment.