This book is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 - 16. It covers the topic of Black Scientists and Inventors. It contains biographies of notable black scientists and inventors from the UK, America, the Caribbean and Africa, Questions, a Timeline of Scientists and Inventors, a Glossary and a Bibliography for further reading. This book will help the pupil to develop their skills in reading, comprehension, maths, history and science. Some of the featured scientists and inventors include: Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker, Jame E. West inventor of the Electret microphone, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, eminent engineer/scientist and BBC TV science presenter, Sir Dr. Geoff Palmer eminent science and pioneered the Abrasion process in grain technology.

By Michael Williams, Jeorge Asare-Djan

Published by BIS Publications

ISBN 9781903289976