Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist

Gazing up at the stars, Benjamin Banneker longed to understand how and why things worked as they did. In a time when most black Americans were slaves, Banneker lived a life of freedom and became known as America's first black American man of science. He helped survey Washington, D.C., and became the first black American to write an almanac. Through his accomplishments, he helped advance the cause of equality for African Americans.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: First Avenue Editions (Tm)
Published: 01/01/2003
ISBN: 9780876141045
Pages: 47
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.20d

Review Citations: Booklist 12/15/2002 pg. 748
Booklist 06/01/2003 pg. 1801
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 469 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 469 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 66260 / Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5