Download or read book Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century written by James H. Kessler and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1996-01-08 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From George Washington Carver to Dr. Mae Jemison, African Americans have been making outstanding contributions in the field of science. This unique resource goes beyond the headlines in chronicling not just the scientific achievements but also the lives of 100 remarkable men and women. Each biography provides an absorbing account of the scientist's struggles, which often included overcoming prejudice, as they pursued their educational and professional goals.
Download or read book Black Pioneers of Science and Invention written by Louis Haber and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1991 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the lives of fourteen black scientists and inventors who have made significant contributions in the various fields of science and industry.
Download or read book African American Scientists and Inventors written by Tish Davidson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of them were elementary school dropouts. Others became medical doctors or college professors. Some were famous, while some toiled in obscurity. Some became rich. Others remained poor their whole lives. But the African-American scientists and inventors profiled in this book had one thing in common: a determination to succeed. And in pursuing their dreams, these creative thinkers made the world a better place. Lewis Latimer devised a manufacturing process that made electric lights affordable for ordinary people. Charles Drew did pioneering work in blood storage, helping save countless lives. Garrett Woods figured out how to send messages from moving trains. Learn about these and many other black scientists and inventors in this fascinating book.
Download or read book African Americans in Science Math and Invention written by Ray Spangenburg and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The astronauts, physicists, chemists, biologists, agriculture specialists, and others who have dedicated their lives to improving humankind's knowledge and understanding of the universe through science, math, and invention are.
Download or read book African American Scientists written by Pat McKissack and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the lives and achievements of African-American scientists from colonial days to the present, including Benjamin Banneker, George Washington Carver, and several black astronauts.
Download or read book Notable Black American Scientists written by Kristine M. Krapp and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1999 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles approximately 250 black Americans who have made contributions to the sciences, including inventors, researchers, award winners, and educators.
Download or read book Seven African American Scientists written by Robert E. Hayden and published by Children's Press. This book was released on 1992-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book African Americans in Science 2 volumes written by Charles W. Carey Jr. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-10-23 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia provides the most complete treatment to date of the accomplishments of African American scientists—and the struggles of African Americans to find their place in the scientific community. This comprehensive reference work sheds new light on an aspect of African American life that is often overlooked. More than a summary of individuals and accomplishments, African Americans in Science: An Encyclopedia of People and Progress explores the entire experience of African Americans seeking a place in the scientific community—not just the triumphs but the frustrations, discriminations, and the efforts to support (and sometimes impede) African American scientists. African Americans in Science offers alphabetically organized entries in three areas: the contributions of African Americans in over 30 different fields of science and medicine, schools and organizations that played a role in the development of African American scientists, and additional topics related to African American scientists. No other reference offers such a complete and up-to-date portrait of the pivotal work of African Americans across the spectrum of scientific research and what it took to achieve it.
Download or read book African American Inventors Scientists written by Joanne Randolph and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From soil-preserving crop rotation methods and innovative beauty products to the filaments that made electric light bulbs possible and laser probes that correct cataracts, African American inventors and scientists have revolutionized daily life in the modern world. With profiles of towering figures like George Washington Carver, Madam C. J. Walker, and Mae Jemison, this inspiring collection celebrates the often unsung and little known accomplishments and innovations of African American scientists, engineers, inventors, and entrepreneurs. They overcame injustice, prejudice, and inequality of access to triumph in every American field of endeavor, from agriculture to the space program.
Download or read book Contributions of African American Scientists and Mathematicians written by Mozelll P. Lang and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 7 African American Scientists written by Robert C. Hayden and published by Twenty-First Century Books (CT). This book was released on 1992 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the lives and achievements of seven black Americans who left their mark through scientific work, from Benjamin Banneker to Matthew Henson.
Download or read book A Salute to Black Scientists Inventors written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents brief biographical sketches of eighteen black Americans who made significant contributions to science and technology in America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Download or read book African American Pioneers in Science Past and Present written by Monica L. Kelly and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American scientists and inventors have made and are making invaluable contributions to the scientific world. This book identifies African American scientists and inventors that may be unknown to us, but not to those in the scientific community. This book also includes scientific experiments and methods that demonstrate and expand the scientific principles involved. The book is divided into different scientific disciplines, with biographical information, information on their contributions, and other scientists in the same discipline. This book can also serve as a great tool for science teachers to reveal the contributions of African Americans in science during Black History month and beyond.
Download or read book African American Firsts in Science Technology written by Raymond B. Webster and published by Gale Research International, Limited. This book was released on 1999 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents capsule accounts of notable first achievements by African Americans, arranged in the categories "Agriculture and Everyday Life, " "Dentistry and Nursing, " "Life Science, " "Math and Engineering, " "Medicine, " "Physical Science, " and "Transportation."
Download or read book Contributions of African American Scientists to the Fields of Science Medicine and Inventions written by Robert B. Sanders and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientists included in this book represent the fields of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, entomology, genetics, geology, mathematics, medicine, nursing, physics, psychology, sociology, zoology, and inventions. Described here are African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science including inventions. These individuals have contributed in large and small ways that might have been overlooked when chronicling the history of science.
Download or read book Contributions of African American Scientists to the Field s of Science Medicine and Inventions written by Robert B. Sanders and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientists included in this book represent the fields of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, entomology, genetics, geology, mathematics, medicine, nursing, physics, psychology, sociology, zoology, and inventions. Described here are African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science including inventions. These individuals have contributed in large and small ways that might have been overlooked when chronicling the history of science.
Download or read book Young Trailblazers written by M. J. Fievre and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the amazing lives of Black trailblazers, inventors, and scientists, and their impactful achievements in this fun history for kids. From Black Inventors to Black Scientists. Take your child on an adventure and travel through time to meet famous black inventors who changed the game. Countdown to liftoff with Katherine Johnson, who helped pioneer U.S. crewed space missions. Safely cross the street with Garrett Morgan, who invented the traffic signal—or even sing your heart out with James West’s invention of the microphone. All these inventions by Black people have, in one way or another, shaped the past and present through trailblazing creativity and resilience; these stories are sure to inspire every child. Experience an array of rich Black history. In this book, there are Black scientists and Black in-ventors we all know, such as Lewis Howard Latimer and Sarah Boone. There are also dozens of Black trailblazers that we don’t, all of whom have accomplished remarkable things in literature, entertainment, education, STEM, business, military and government services, politics and law, activism, sports, spirituality, and more. Inside this book of inventions by Black people, you’ll find: A fun and engaging introduction to Black inventors for kids Essential Black history for kids to learn about Interesting fun facts and beautiful illustrations If you enjoyed Black Women in Science, Black Inventors, or Black Heroes, then you’ll love Young Trailblazers.
