Black and African American Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, and Innovators, Volume 1

Looking for a book that will spark your kids' interest in science, technology, engineering, and math? Encouraging kids to get interested in science at an early age is essential. Kids with a background in science are less likely to get sidetracked by drugs and alcohol. Whether your child is interested in inventions, medicine, or technology, the Black and African American Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, and Innovators, Volume 1, is a great resource. Kids often learn about Black history in school but not about how it has impacted science and technology. When we think back on scientific and technological progress history, we often think of white men. It's important to teach kids about the contributions of Black inventors, innovators, and scientists. Black and African American Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, and Innovators, Volume 1 features short biographies of thirty Black and African American scientists and inventors who have made significant contributions to our world. It contains profiles of people who have contributed to science and technology. This book is perfect for libraries, schools, and classrooms. It's also an excellent read for kids, parents, and educators. It will inspire your kids to learn about Black history, technology, and engineering. Plus, it will inspire them to follow their dream of becoming the next great inventor.Volume 1 includes:Benjamin Bradley, Bessie Blount Griffin, Charles Richard Drew, Charles Richard Patterson & Frederick Douglas Patterson, Charles Ward Chappelle, Claude Harvard, David Nelson Crosthwaite, Jr., Ernest Everett Just, PhD., Frederick McKinley Jones, George Edward Alcorn, PhD., George Franklin Grant, George Robert Carruthers, PhD., George Speck & Catherine Speck Wicks, Gerald (Jerry) Anderson Lawson, Jewel Plummer Cobb, John Albert Burr, Leonard C. Bailey, Lloyd Augustus Hall, Marie Van Brittan Brown, Mark E. Dean, PhD., Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner & Mildred Austin Smith, Miriam E. Benjamin, Newman Russell Marshman, Otis Boykin, Percy Lavon Julian, PhD., Sarah E. Jacobs Goode, Sarah Marshall Boone, Shirley Ann Jackson, PhD., Thomas Jennings, and Valerie Thomas. Read more