Bibliograph

Benjamin Banneker, by Marilyn D. Anderson

Type

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Label

Benjamin Banneker, by Marilyn D. Anderson

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Benjamin Banneker

Oclc number

228162794

Responsibility statement

by Marilyn D. Anderson

Series statement

Amazing Americans. The New Nation, 1791-1820Wright group readers. Biography : Level T

Summary

"Despite the prejudice of his time, Benjamin Banneker was unwilling to let his race or his age stop his thirst for knowledge. Benjamin studied astronomy and predicted solar and lunar eclipses. He use this information to produce six almanacs. He also helped to survey the land for our nation's capitol. Benjamin's work in mathematics and surveying make him the first great African American scientist"--Back cover

Target audience

juvenile

Creator