Benjamin Banneker: self-made man, Jody Jensen Shaffer, M.A
Type
Label
Benjamin Banneker: self-made man, Jody Jensen Shaffer, M.A
Language
eng
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestGradeLevel
Grades 4 to 6
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Benjamin Banneker: self-made man
Oclc number
933863806
Responsibility statement
Jody Jensen Shaffer, M.A
Summary
"Benjamin Banneker was a self-educated mathematician, scientist, astronomer, and civil rights advocate. Banneker achieved many amazing things throughout his lifetime. He wrote almanacs, mapped the stars, and corresponded with Thomas Jefferson, just to name a few. Banneker was a man ahead of his time"--Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Self-made man -- Early years -- Thinking mechanically -- Almanac author -- Federal territory -- Letter to Thomas Jefferson -- Final years -- Rock solid legacy -- Scrapbook it! -- Glossary -- Your turn!
Target audience
juvenile
resource.variantTitle
Benjamin Banneker