African-American scientists
Subtitle: Robert Jones, Reatha Clark King, Walter Massey, Franklyn G. Prendergast, Larry Shannon
By: by Jetty St. John
Series: Capstone short biographies
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Mankato
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781560653585
Subjects: African Americans; African American scientists; Biography; Juvenile literature; Scientists
Description: American scientists of this century. Brief biographies of five African American scientists of this century. Annotation. Readers will explore the life work of scientists, inventors, aviators, and explores from a wide range of backgrounds. This series supports women's studies, ethnic studies, and career exploration units. It also provides positive role models for readers. This series explores and supports the standard "Science, Technology, and Society," as required by the National Council for the Social Studies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.
Table of contents: title: What is a scientist:; title: Franklyn G. Prendergast; title: Larry Shannon; title: Reatha Clark King; title: Robert Jones; title: Walter Massey; title: Glossary; title: Learn more; title: Useful addresses; title: Index.