Each one-page entry includes an illustration and biographical information. The author weaves anecdotes, facts, and quotes into an inspirational story for each of these heroic individuals.
This well-researched and solidly written text includes a chronology, glossary, and an index, making this a useful reference book as well as an excellent introduction to a group of men and women who truly made a difference in their respective fields.

kmbrown1 | Apr 15, 2009 |

This book talks about different important African-American figures. There is a one page entry for each figure with pictures. This would be a good book to read to older elementary students during Black History Month.

ksjeffcoat | Apr 6, 2009 |

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0940975971, Paperback)

In this volume of the popular Book of Black Heroes series, readers will learn about the many contributions Black men and women have made in the sreas of science, medicine and creative invention. Short entry biological sketches herald the ground breaking work of well-known Black heroes such as scientist, George Washington Carver and surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, and introduce the trailblazing accomplishments of other Black heroes such as inventor Lewis Latimer and Sr. Halle Johnson.

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The highly anticipated third installment of the Book of Black Heroes series, Scientists, Healers, and Inventors spotlights African Americans who have made valuable contributions in the areas of science, medicine and creative invention. Reaching as far back as the 1700s to the trailblazing work of Benjamin Banneker, Scientists, Healers, and Inventors contains nearly four dozen Black heroes and includes more than 250 years of creativity, ingenuity, and healing by Black Americans.… (more)