num_pages: 416
description: The book introduces readers toover one hundred African American Achievers in medicine, science, andtechnology.? It is enjoyable informationthat has no age limit.? The writing evenlends itself to being read aloud in the classroom and at family gatherings athome.? The author has managed to makeeach biography sing its story.The book is a treat for younglearners, parents, and teachers who wish information about achievers, but get?turned off? by the encyclopedic publications.?However, if the reader wants more information about an achiever, sourcesfor further reading are listed.Teachers of history who find thattheir classes are not high on young learners? popularity lists will find thisbook an excellent ?appetizer? to help them develop ?a taste? for history andbiographies.Aunts, uncles, grandparents,other relatives, and friends will find this book to be an excellent all yearand anytime gift as well as an addition to their own library.? When the author reads aloud from the bookshe often hears.? ?I didn?t know that!?from members of the audience.
language: English
title: African American Achievers in Science, Medicine, and Technology: A Resource Book for Young Learners, Parents, Teachers, and Librarians
titlecomplete: African American Achievers in Science, Medicine, and Technology: A Resource Book for Young Learners, Parents, Teachers, and Librarians
publisher: AuthorHouse