african american scientists

Tells the life story of eighteenth-century African-American mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker, describing his achievements, his talents, and the challenges free African-Americans faced at this time.

Profiles approximately 250 African-Americans who have made contributions to the sciences, including inventors, researchers, award winners, and educators.

A biography of the eighteenth-century African American who taught himself mathematics and astronomy.

Introduces Benjamin Banneker, a free black man of the eighteenth century who loved to learn and used his knowledge and observations to build a wooden clock, write an almanac, and help survey the streets of Washington, D.C.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker in the fields of science and architecture, as well as his impact as one of the pioneers in promoting equality.

Chronicles the life of eighteenth-century African-American Benjamin Banneker, describing his work as an astronomer, mathematician, farmer, and surveyor.

Describes the lives and works of African American scientists and inventors, including Lewis Latimer, Charles Drew, and Garrett Woods.

A biography of eighteenth-century African-American farmer, surveyor, mathematician, and astronomer Benjamin Banneker, who is best known for being the first African-American to publish an almanac and for surveying the area that would become the nation's capital.

Profiles of one-hundred African-American scientists, looking at their early years, higher education, and career highlights.