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African Americans in the Sciences
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Black Women Scientists in the United States
by Wini Warren
Illuminates the scientific contributions, struggles, strategies, and triumphs of black women scientists. Drawn heavily from primary sources, Warren's original reference guide includes biographies of more than 100 scientists in fields from anatomy and mathematics to psychology and zoology.
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African American Firsts in Science and Technology
by Raymond B. Webster
Presents capsule accounts of notable first achievements by African Americans, arranged in the categories "Agriculture and Everyday Life," "Dentistry and Nursing," "Life Science," "Math and Engineering," "Medicine," "Physical Science," and "Transportation."
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Blacks in Science and Medicine
by Vivian O. Sammons
Includes profiles of 1500 black pioneers who have made contributions to various scientific disciplines. Each entry gives birth/death dates, major specialty, education, and organizational affiliations. Inventions are also listed according to the individual holding the patent.
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Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century
by James H. Kessler
From George Washington Carver to Dr. Mae Jemison, African Americans have been making outstanding contributions in the field of science. This unique resource goes beyond the headlines in chronicling not just the scientific achievements but also the lives of 100 remarkable men and women. Each biography provides an absorbing account of the scientist's struggles, which often included overcoming prejudice, as they pursued their educational and professional goals.
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Notable Black American Scientists
by Kristine M. Krapp
Profiles approximately 250 black Americans who have made contributions to the sciences, including inventors, researchers, award winners, and educators
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Distinguished African Americans in Aviation and Space Science
by Betty Kaplan Gubert
Distinguished African Americans in Aviation and Space Science offers brief, readable entries that describe the lives and careers of 80 men and 20 women who defied poverty and prejudice to excel in the fields of aviation and space exploration. Each essay begins with birth and death dates, educational institutions attended and degrees earned, positions held, and awards won. A short summary of the individual's contribution to aviation or space science is followed by a biographical narrative divided into three sections: Early Years, Higher Education, and Career Highlights.
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Reference Library of Black America
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Contains biographical data on a roster of historical and contemporary personalities in the African American community. Historical narratives, statistical tables and graphs present in great detail nearly 500 years of history. You will also find chronologies, texts of important documents and speeches, brief biographical profiles, legislation, essays, statistics and more than 800 illustrations to help with research.
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The African-American Century: How Black Americans Have Shaped Our Country
by Henry Louis Gates
Profiles one hundred influential African Americans who helped shape the history of the twentieth century, including revered figures in the fields of music, literature, sports, science, politics, and the civil rights movement. This colorful collection of personalities includes much-loved figures such as scientist George Washington Carver, contemporary favorites such as comedian Richard Pryor and novelist Alice Walker, and even less-well-known people such as aviator Bessie Coleman. Gates and West also recognize the achievements of controversial figures such as Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and rap artist Tupac Shakur. Lively, accessible, and illustrated throughout, The African-American Century is a celebration of black achievement and a tribute to the black struggle for freedom in America.
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African Americans in Science, Math, and Invention
by Ray Spangenburg
Offers alphabetically arranged profiles of one hundred sixty African American scientists, inventors, medical researchers and innovators, astronauts, and other leaders in scientific and technical fields.
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Black Inventors
by Nathan Aaseng
Presents the lives and accomplishments of ten African-Americans who excelled in such fields as engineering, fire fighting, agriculture, and medicine.
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Benjamin Banneker: Mathematician and Stargazer
by Rose Blue
Born a free man in 1731 in Maryland, Benjamin Banneker grew to become a self-educated man of science who made inventions, became the first African-American man to be published, assisted with the plans for the design of the capital city, and more.
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George Washington Carver
by Tonya Bolden
Illustrated with historical artifacts and photographs, a fresh look at a pioneering American innovator traces Carver's life, discoveries, and legacy as the first African-American to attend Iowa State College and as an inspirational conservationist.
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Dr. Charles Drew: Medical Pioneer
by Susan Whitehurst
Describes the life and accomplishments of the African American surgeon who conducted research on the properties and preservation of blood plasma.
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