African American Scientists and Inventors (Major Black Contributions from Emancipation to Civil Rights)

Gr 3-5-Sketches ranging from a few sentences to a few paragraphs showcase widely known African Americans, such as George Washington Carver, as well as lesser-known achievers, such as computer scientist Paul Williams. With a few exceptions, chapter and subject headings focus on accomplishments rather than people: "The New World of Computers," "Making Integration Work," etc. From book to book, the time span varies, and in many cases, the time line at the end of each title does not coincide with the content. For example, coverage in Activists ends in 2009, but the chronology ends in 1988. The uneven chronologies aside, these accounts are engaging and informative. "Did You Know?" text boxes and colorful photographs and fonts add appeal.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.