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Great Black Heroes Books

Five Brilliant Scientists
Five Brilliant Scientists
Five Brilliant Scientists
Five Brilliant Scientists
Five Brilliant Scientists
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Five Brilliant Scientists
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$399
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Five Brilliant Scientists

By Lynda Jones, Ron Garnett (Illustrator)

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

48 pages· 3,990 words· Est. 31 min read-aloud
Paperback
Summary: 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.
The complete set

Great Black Heroes Series

1 book · Published 2000

Series
Sale price
$399

Five Brilliant Scientists

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

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

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Great Black Heroes series?

There is one Great Black Heroes book so far: Five Brilliant Scientists.

What ages are the Great Black Heroes books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Book

The authors and illustrators who bring Great Black Heroes to life.

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Lynda Jones

Author
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Ron Garnett

Illustrator

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