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Book

Benjamin Banneker : astronomer and mathematician

Call Number

  • J 921 BANNEKER (EAS, OSH, POW)

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Publication Information

Mankato, MN : The Child's World, [2021].

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Summary

Eighteenth-century mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker was widely known and respected in his time. Most of what he knew, he taught himself. His letter to Thomas Jefferson asked the future president to reconsider his racial prejudices. Learn about Banneker, who abolitionists would use as proof that people of any race can be equally intelligent.

Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

  • The Banneky family
  • Benjamin the student
  • In the stars
  • A plea for freedom
  • Think about it
  • Time line.

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