Benjamin Banneker: Self-Educated Scientist
No. of pages 24
Published: 2018
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"Benjamin Banneker: Self-Educated Scientist" by Lisa M.B. Simons explores the life of Benjamin Banneker, an extraordinary African American polymath born in 1731. Despite limited formal education, Banneker became a renowned astronomer, mathematician, and farmer, utilizing his insatiable curiosity and self-discipline to gain knowledge. The book highlights his achievements, including his published almanacs and his role in surveying Washington, D.C. It delves into his efforts to advocate for racial equality and his correspondence with key figures of the time, demonstrating how Banneker's intellect and determination defied the constraints of his era, making him a significant figure in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Stem Scientists And Inventors .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Capstone Press .
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