ABOUT THIS BOOK: 

Gazing up at the stars, Benjamin Banneker longed to understand how and why things worked as they did.  In a time when most black Americans were slaves, Banneker lived a life of freedom and became known as America's first black man of science.

ACTIVITIES AND LINKS FOR  KIDS:

• Visit Princeton University's website The Faces of Science: African-Americans in the Sciences to learn more about Benjamin Banneker and find other internet links.

  REVIEWS/AWARDS:

Outstanding Trade Book for Students K-12, NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL

". . . a noteworthy contribution to literature that can stimulate interest in practical science and science careers for children of all colors."  SCIENCE BOOKS AND FILMS

". . . realistic oil paintings assist the author in her clear account of a significant scientific pioneer."  CONTRA COSTA TIMES

TEACHER OR LIBRARIAN?

Click Here for a Teaching Guide

in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format

WHERE TO FIND OR ORDER THIS BOOK:

• Check your school or local library.

• Go to your favorite independent bookstore.  On the Internet, find this book directly at your closest independent bookstore through .  You can also find it through Amazon.com.

• Call Carolrhoda Books at 1-800-328-4929 or go to their website at www.lernerbooks.com.

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