Benjamin Banneker : brilliant surveyor, mathematician, and astronomer / by Erika Wittekind ; content consultant, Sandra Perot, Lecturer, History, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
This book was purchased with funds donated by Don Young. Lexile: 880. Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents:
Curious at a young age -- Banneker's clock -- Studying the stars -- National recognition.
Summary:
Chronicles the life and career of the brilliant African American scientist and astronomer and his influence on the capital city's design, popular almanacs of the late eighteenth century, and even the fight for equality. -- Source othe than Library of Congress.
Series:
Great minds of science Great minds of science (Core Library (Firm))
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