Black Men in Science: A Black History Book for Kids - Couverture souple

Avery, Bryan Patrick

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1638782156 ISBN 13 : 9781638782155

Editeur : Rockridge Press, 2022

Synopsis

Incredible stories of Black men who changed the course of science—for kids ages 8 to 12

All throughout history, Black men have made important contributions to scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these intelligent men and the extraordinary scientific accomplishments they achieved—even when they faced huge challenges. You'll learn how they stood up against racism and inequality, and never stopped following their passions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Meet talented Black men in history who have helped:

• Explore our world—Discover inventors like Lewis Howard Latimer and biologists like George Washington Carver, and find out how they expanded our understanding of the world around us.
• Advance medicine—Learn the stories of doctors like James McCune Smith and Leonidas Berry who helped stop the spread of disease and change the way we perform surgery.
• Change the game—Find out how people like geneticist Rick Kittles and engineer Roy L. Clay Sr. are still doing important research and breaking barriers.

Dive into a world of inspiring men with this scientific entry into Black history books for kids.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

BRYAN PATRICK AVERY is a chief technologist and systems development director from Silicon Valley. He’s also an award-winning poet and author of multiple children’s books, including The Freeman Field Photograph and the chapter book series Mr. Grizley’s Class.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rockridge Press
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1638782156
• ISBN 13: 9781638782155
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible