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African American History: Books - Science and Technology Leaders

Print Books

Benjamin Banneker by Kevin Conley; Coretta Scott King (Introduction by); Nathan I. Huggins (Editor)
ISBN: 1555465730

Publication Date: 1986-01-01

A biography of the eighteenth-century African-American tobacco farmer who taught himself mathematics, astronomy, and clockmaking; became famous for his almanacs; and assisted in the original survey of Washington, D.C.
Benjamin Banneker by Melissa Maupin
ISBN: 1567666183

Publication Date: 1999-08-01

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.
Mae Jemison by Liza Burby
ISBN: 0823950271

Publication Date: 1997-07-15

This book briefly traces the life of the first African-American woman to go into space, from her childhood in Chicago through her education and work as a doctor to her historic flight.
Mae Jemison by Sonia W. Black
ISBN: 1572558016

Publication Date: 2000-10-01

A biography of America's first African-American astronaut.
Mae Jemison by Eric Braun
ISBN: 0736842314

Publication Date: 2005-07-01

Presents a short biography of Mae Jemison who became the first African American woman astronaut.
Heart man : Vivien Thomas, African-American heart surgery pioneer by Edwin Brit Wyckoff
Call Number: B THO

ISBN: 0766028496

Publication Date: 2007-10-01

A brief biography of African-American Vivien Thomas, who helped to revolutionize open-heart surgery.

Print Books

George Washington Carver by Andy Carter; Carol Saller; Lance Paladino (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1575054272

Publication Date: 2000-09-01

Recounts the life of the African-American agriculturist at the Tuskegee Institute, emphasizing his love of plants and his belief in living in harmony with the natural world.
George Washington Carver by Vicky Franchino
ISBN: 0756501121

Publication Date: 2001-07-01

Simple text describes the life and accomplishments of the African American scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts.
George Washington Carver by Patricia C. McKissack; Fredrick L. McKissack
ISBN: 0766017001

Publication Date: 2002-04-01

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts.
George Washington Carver by Martha E. H. Rustad; Gail Saunders-Smith (Editor); Martha E. Rustad
ISBN: 0736809961

Publication Date: 2001-07-01

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of George Washington Carver.
A Weed Is a Flower by Aliki (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0671664905

Publication Date: 1988-04-15

Presents the life of the man, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture.

eBooks

African Americans in Science, Math, and Invention by Ray Spangenburg; Kit Moser; Steven Otfinoski
ISBN: 9780816083312

Publication Date: 2011-10-01
Benjamin Banneker by Catherine A. Welch
ISBN: 9780822571674

Publication Date: 2008-03-01
Benjamin Banneker by Ginger Wadsworth; Craig Orback (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780876149164

Publication Date: 2003-01-01
George Washington Carver by Joeming W. Dunn; Chris Allen (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781602701717

Publication Date: 2008-09-01
George Washington Carver by Helga Schier; Gary R. Kremer (Consultant Editor)
ISBN: 9781604530353

Publication Date: 2008-01-01
George Washington Carver by Stephanie Macceca
ISBN: 9780743905909

Publication Date: 2007-12-14
Bessie Coleman by Sally M. Walker; Janice Lee Porter (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780876149195

Publication Date: 2005-01-01