Brilliant African-American Scientists: Nine Exceptional Lives (Great Scientists and Famous Inventors)

It takes deep curiosity and hard work to become a successful scientist. African-American scientists needed even greater determination to succeed in the face of racism and many obstacles placed before them. Despite these challenges, each of the doctors and scientists in this book made the world a better place because of their determination, ideas, and curiosity. Learn the life stories and amazing accomplishments of nine brilliant African-American scientists: Benjamin Banneker; George R. Carruthers; Charles R. Drew; Shirley Ann Jackson; Ernest Everett Just; Walter E. Massey; John P. Moon; Daniel Hale Williams; and Jane Cooke Wright. Book jacket.Jeff C. Young is the author of 'Brilliant African-American Scientists: Nine Exceptional Lives (Great Scientists and Famous Inventors)', published 2009 under ISBN 9781598450835 and ISBN 1598450832.