Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer and Mathematician (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781503853782)

Eighteenth-century mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker was widely known and respected in his time. Most of what he knew, he taught himself. His letter to Thomas Jefferson asked the future president to reconsider his racial prejudices. Learn about Banneker, who abolitionists would use as proof that people of any race can be equally intelligent. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Author: Melissa Maupin
ISBN-10: 1503853780
ISBN-13: 9781503853782
Publisher: Child's World
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2021
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.70h x 8.10w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 513719 / Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer and Mathematician (the Black American Journey)


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2021 pg. 68