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Great Minds of Science (Black Lives #1)
A Nonfiction Graphic Novel
Series: Black Lives
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Black Lives is an exciting new graphic novel series from award-winning author Tonya Bolden and illustrator David Wilkerson. Great Minds of Science celebrates the lives and contributions of Black scientists throughout history. Matilda Evans. Archie Alexander. Gladys West. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. These aren’t names that many...
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Black Lives is an exciting new graphic novel series from award-winning author Tonya Bolden and illustrator David Wilkerson. Great Minds of Science celebrates the lives and contributions of Black scientists throughout history.
Matilda Evans. Archie Alexander. Gladys West. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. These aren’t names that many people learn about in school, but they’re some of the greatest scientists that people should know about—doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and biologists. Even though they faced discrimination for being the only or some of the only Black scientists in the rooms they were in, they didn’t back down. They kept experimenting and questioning and learning, and they made significant contributions in each of their scientific fields!
Black Lives is the new graphic novel series from award-winning author Tonya Bolden and illustrator David Wilkerson that celebrates the lives of Black innovators and legends and helps bring lesser-known histories to life.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781419752698
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 October 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Abrams
Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by David Wilkerson
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 167g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Tonya Bolden has written numerous bestselling books for children and adults, and her work has garnered many awards, including the Coretta Scott King Honor, James Madison Book Award, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and YALSA Best Book of the Year. She lives in New York City. Visit tonyaboldenbooks.com. David Wilkerson is an American illustrator who was born in Denver, Colorado, and is currently based in Maryland. He believes that there is healing in storytelling, and that it is the job of creatives to contribute to that cause. His career began in the animation industry, working as a character designer, prop designer, and background designer.
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