Black Scientists & Inventors Book 2
by M. Williams & A. Henry
Description
Inspire. Educate. Celebrate Innovation. The second book in the Black Scientists and Inventors series continues to motivate and educate children aged 7 to 16 (Key Stage 2/3). Through the captivating biographies of ten groundbreaking scientists and inventors, young readers strengthen their skills in English, maths, history, geography, and science — while discovering the extraordinary contributions of Black innovators around the world. Meet inspiring minds such as: Cuthbert Dutiro – Inventor of an environmentally friendly roofing material. Pauline Straker-Rodgers – Award-winning artist celebrated globally for her exquisite porcelain dolls. Dr. Philip Emeagwali – Creator of a record-breaking computation using supercomputers that changed computational science in 1989. George Washington Carver – Visionary agricultural scientist and inventor of over 300 products made from peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes. With biographies, learning activities, and cross-curricular exercises, this book encourages curiosity, pride, and a love for discovery. Perfect for classrooms, home learning, and libraries — empowering every child to dream, create, and achieve.
Customer Reviews (3)
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3 reviews
kwame A.
November 16, 2025A Brilliant Book
Brilliant book! The research in this title is amazing, I found that it was not only good for children, but it is also useful for adults even PhD research students. I recommend it as a Christmas present.
Pauline S.
November 12, 2025Excellent resource
This book encourages young learners to think like inventors and explore their own ideas I would highly recommend this book
karen J.
October 16, 2025Very inspirational for both the young and old !
I think this is a very good book. I bought it many years ago for my child, he really enjoyed. He is now at 6th Form colleague taking A levels in physics, computer science and art.
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