Science & Discovery

Science & Discovery

Author: Richard Scott Rennert

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13:

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A challenging, educational, and fun book about the accomplishments of influential African Americans.


African American Answer Book, History

African American Answer Book, History

Author: Richard Scott Rennert

Publisher: Facts On File

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780791032107

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One of the most important aspects of black life in America is covered in this informative and thoughtful book, which includes 325 trivia questions and illustrations of notable figures throughout.


The African-American Answer Book

The African-American Answer Book

Author: Ellen Shnidman

Publisher: Facts On File

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780791049136

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Presents questions covering the history, culture and social life, religion, political activities, economic life, and accomplishments of African Americans, with a separate section of answers.


The Handy African American History Answer Book

The Handy African American History Answer Book

Author: Jessie Carney Smith

Publisher: Visible Ink Press

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 157859488X

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Celebrating the impact of African Americans on U.S. society, culture, and history! Traces African American history through four centuries of profound changes and amazing accomplishments. Walking readers through a rich but often overlooked part of American history, The Handy African American History Answer Book addresses the people, times, and events that influenced and changed African American history. An overview of major biographical figures and history-making events is followed by a deeper look at the development in the arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, music, government, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. Covering a broad range of the African American experience, showcasing interesting insights and facts, this helpful reference answers 700 commonly-asked questions including ... What is the significance of the Apollo Theater? What were the effects of the Great Depression on black artists? Who were some of America's early free black entrepreneurs? What is the historical role of the barbershop in the African American community? and What was Black Wall Street? What does “40 acres and a mule” mean? What was the Black Arts Movement? Who were the Harlem Hellfighters? Who was the first black saint? Who was called the “Father of Blood Plasma”? What caused African Americans to lose their fidelity to “the Party of Lincoln”? What was the impact of Negro Leagues Baseball on American culture? Blending trivia with historical review in an engaging question-and-answer format, The Handy African American History Answer Book is perfect for browsing and is ideal for history buffs, trivia fans, students and teachers and anyone interested in a better and more thorough understanding of the history of black Americans. With many photos and illustrations this fun, fact-filled tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.


African American Scientists and Inventors

African American Scientists and Inventors

Author: Tish Davidson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1422292819

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Some of them were elementary school dropouts. Others became medical doctors or college professors. Some were famous, while some toiled in obscurity. Some became rich. Others remained poor their whole lives. But the African-American scientists and inventors profiled in this book had one thing in common: a determination to succeed. And in pursuing their dreams, these creative thinkers made the world a better place. Lewis Latimer devised a manufacturing process that made electric lights affordable for ordinary people. Charles Drew did pioneering work in blood storage, helping save countless lives. Garrett Woods figured out how to send messages from moving trains. Learn about these and many other black scientists and inventors in this fascinating book.


Connect the Dots with African-American Inventors

Connect the Dots with African-American Inventors

Author: Jasmine Renner

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-20

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13:

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African American inventors have trailed the blaze and done remarkable feats in history through their inventions. Yet, little is known about some of them, inspite of their legacy and contribution to their generation. With inventions such as home security systems, touch-tone phones, caller- ID, fiber optic cables, gas mask, traffic signals, face maker, tissue holder, animation on the web, thermo-electric energy converter, carbon filament, laser surgical device and so much more; these honorable pioneers of light have left an indelible mark in history. African American inventors span the gender spectrum from male, female, kids, and sibling inventors. We need to CELEBRATE them. We need to etch their work in our minds and historically by connecting the dots. We must honor them by connecting the DOTS in this dynamic Connect the DOTS activity book and probe deeper, as we learn about their journeys and inventions. Connect the DOT with African American Inventors by Jasmine Renner is not the usual Dot-to-Dot activity workbook. This book goes beyond connecting the dots. This Connect the DOT book looks up! It celebrates. It honors. It is filled with HOPE and COURAGE. It is filled with light makers, light bearers, light pioneers, light game-changers, light connectors who are AFRICAN AMERICANS. It is a positive educational and reflection tool for EVERYONE. It points us to history wrapped with service to the human race in a profound way. For your children, students, and family, it is an enlightenment tool and a fun pastime activity that is value laden. Your kids, students or and family will learn more about African American inventors and their inventions. Stop for a moment and take your kids and students on this remarkable journey of discovering inventors and their inventions. Settle down to learn about African American productivity in its highest level. Help your kids and students them to think about the courage, grit and determination these LIGHT BEARERS had to endure to bring to us all the finest of their minds in the form of products and services. Connect the DOTS and submerge yourself into their "world" and learn something about them. This activity book can be used in any curriculum and for the study of history, science, reading and innovation. It can be also be used as a relaxation fun and past time activity for families and children. Using a "creative" and "educational" approach, this learning resource allows your kids or your students to engage in a hands-on learning activity by connecting the DOT with African American inventors. Their names are already at the bottom of the connect the DOT worksheet which makes this DOT-to- DOT worksheet unusual yet unique. It is not the guessing of their names that matter in this connect the dot worksheet. It is the content of their innovative and inventive minds that this book seeks to laser on. The goal is for you to flip back to the answer key provided at the back of the book and read about their invention after you have connected the dots and known their names. You will find remarkable and eye-opening facts and stories that you and your kids or students will learn about for the first time. Fill your kids and students' mind with the goodness and positive energy that these inventors bequeathed to their generation. Do not stop there. Plan to do yours and leave a mark in history. The activity book comes with (19) printable connect the DOT with African American inventors' worksheet. In addition, the inventor's story, journey, and Invention Answer Key is included at the back of the book. African American inventors spot lighted in this book include male, female, and sibling inventors from the 18th to the 21st century. Engage your kid(s) with this fun and educative activity and past time relaxing and giving your mind something positive to work on. Enter into the world of " African-American inventors" by connecting the dots.


African American Answer Book, Biography

African American Answer Book, Biography

Author: Richard Scott Rennert

Publisher: Facts On File

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780791032039

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A collection of multiple-choice and true-or-false questions and answers about the accomplishments of African Americans of all periods and in all fields of endeavor, from Henry Aaron to Richard Wright.


7 African-American Scientists

7 African-American Scientists

Author: Robert C. Hayden

Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (CT)

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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Examines the lives and achievements of seven black Americans who left their mark through scientific work, from Benjamin Banneker to Matthew Henson.