Five Brilliant Scientists

By Lynda Jones, Ron Garnett (Illustrator)

Part of the Great Black Heroes series

Discover the groundbreaking achievements of five pioneering scientists who changed the world.

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48 pages· 3,990 words· Est. 31 min read-aloud

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Uncover the inspiring stories of five trailblazing scientists: Susan McKinney Steward, New York's first Black female doctor; George Washington Carver, the peanut innovator; Ernest Everett Just, marine biology expert; Percy Lavon Julian, chemist who revolutionized medicine; and Shirley Ann Jackson, a nuclear physicist who transformed communication. Each faced unique challenges and made remarkable contributions to their fields. What drove these pioneers to break barriers and redefine possibilities? Dive into their lives and explore the legacy they left behind, captured through vivid illustrations and archival photographs.

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This easy-to-read biography describes the early lives and notable achievements of Susan McKinney Steward, the first Black female doctor in New York State; George Washington Carver, the world-famous agricultural scientist most noted for his work with peanuts; Ernest Everett Just, a remarkable marine biologist known as “the expert” on the early life of sea animals; Percy Lavon Julian, an outstanding chemist who discovered drugs to treat glaucoma and arthritis; and Shirley Ann Jackson, a nuclear physicist who helped AT&amp;T design and build circuits for long distance communication. Archival photographs and Ron Garnett’s realistic illustrations of the five personalities help to illuminate the biographies.

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