Status
Available
Genres
Collection
Publication
Cartwheel (2000), Edition: Illustrated, 48 pages
Description
Describes the early lives and notable achievements of five black scientists, Susan McKinney Steward, George Washington Carver, Ernest Everett Just, Percy Lavon Julian, and Shirley Ann Jackson.
User reviews
LibraryThing member MWsmith7
Another biography style book that brings you into the world of five African American scientists. There are brief stories life stories on Ernest Just, George Washington Carver, Shirley Jackson, Susan McKinney Steward, and Percy Julian.
Another informative book that sheds light on intelligent African
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American scientists who shaped many ways that we live today. It was informative for those of any age/1-Mini presentations on a scientist
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LibraryThing member kvelin
This is a good reader for Grades 2-4. It includes short biographies of influential African American scientists. It would be great to introduce students to different types of science specializations.
Awards
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K–12 (Biography — 2001)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
8.98 inches
ISBN
9780590480314
Local notes
Purchased with funding from the Ashley Grant program of the Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.