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Highlights
- A readable, perceptive account of the lives of fourteen gifted innovators who have played important roles in scientific and industrial progress.
- 272 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
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About the Book
Dr. Haber has lifted from obscurity 14 remarkably gifted black Americans who played crucial roles in this country's scientific and industrial progress. Includes photos and illustrations.Book Synopsis
A readable, perceptive account of the lives of fourteen gifted innovators who have played important roles in scientific and industrial progress. The achievements of Benjamin Banneker, Granville T. Woods, George Washington Carver, and others have made jobs easier, saved countless lives, and in many cases, altered the course of history.Includes a bibliography and an index.
Review Quotes
"This book does not merely decry injustice, it communicates the interest of each field of study, conveys the significance of the work of each in the field . . . An auspicious roster."--Kirkus Reviews --
About the Author
DR. LOUIS HABER had a long and distinguished career teaching science. An adjunct professor at Pace University and Lehman College, he held graduate degrees in both science and education. He died in 1988.Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .44 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-13 Years
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 272
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Science & Technology
Format: Paperback
Author: Louis Haber
Language: English
Street Date: January 2, 1992
TCIN: 1003189777
UPC: 9780152085667
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-6515
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.44 pounds
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