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Dear Benjamin Banneker
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney
Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1998)Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker--his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. Illustrated in full-page scratchboard and oil paintings by Caldecott Honor artist Brian Pinkney.
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Dear Benjamin Banneker
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney
eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, Feb. 3, 2015)Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker--his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. Illustrated in full-page scratchboard and oil paintings by Caldecott Honor artist Brian Pinkney.
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Benjamin Banneker
Melissa Maupin
eBook (The Child's World, Inc., Jan. 1, 2014)Eighteenth-century inventor 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. Later, abolitionists would use Banneker as proof that people of any race can be equally intelligent.
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Dear Benjamin Banneker
Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney
Hardcover (Gulliver Books, Oct. 31, 1994)Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker--his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson.
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Benjamin Banneker
Melissa Maupin
Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 1999)Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker in the fields of science and architecture, as well as his impact as one of the pioneers in promoting equality.
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Benjamin Banneker
Katie Marsico, Jeff Bane
Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2018)Benjamin Banneker in The My Itty-Bitty Bio series is a biography for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Benjamin Banneker in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.
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Benjamin Banneker
Isabel Martin, Kathryn Nicole Clapper
Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Explore the life and achievements of Benjamin Banneker, a free African American astronomer, author, and inventor of the 1700s.
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Benjamin Banneker
Melissa Maupin
Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2009)Profiles the life and education of Benjamin Banneker, an African American living free in Washington, D.C. during colonial times, who overcame racist adversity to become a skilled astronomer and surveyor.
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BENJAMIN BANNEKER
Kevin Conley
Paperback (Thomas Nelson, Aug. 16, 1638)Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
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Benjamin Banneker
Katie Marsico, Jeff Bane
eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Sept. 1, 2018)Benjamin Banneker in The My Itty-Bitty Bio series is a biography for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Benjamin Banneker in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.
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Benjamin Banneker
Eric Mark Braun
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2005)Text and photographs introduce the life of Benjamin Banneker, an astronomer and mathematician, who wrote almancs and helped survey the land for the U.S. capital.
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Dear Benjamin Banneker
Andrea D. Pinkney, Brian Pinkney
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Sept. 1, 1998)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes the life of America's first black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who published his own almanac, helped survey the site for the nation's capital, and spoke out against slavery.
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