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Important Black Americans in Science and Invention

BLCK AMRCNS DSTNCTN: IMPORTNT BLCK AM IN SCI & INVENTN

U.S. Biography

Biography & Genealogy

African American Biography

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<P>African Americans have made significant contributions to science in the past two centuries, including the areas of astronomy, chemistry, biology, and others. Profiled in this book are five outstanding examples, including agriculturalist George Washington Carver, chemist Percy Julian, astronaut Mae C. Jemison, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, and marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.</P>

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Front Cover.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Introduction: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.
1: George Washington Carver: Agriculturalist and Inventor.
2: Percy L. Julian: Chemist and College Professor.
3: Mae C. Jemison: Physician and Astronaut.
4: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Astrophysicist and Science Explainer.
5: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: Marine Biologist and Conservationist.
Source Notes.
For Further Research.
Index.
Picture Credits.
About the Author.

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