by Rosalee Anderson (Illustrator), Mary Belle Harwich (Author)

Benjamin Banneker - American scientist: 1731-1809. A child's delightful introduction to the amazing accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker, the first African American scientist. He studied the night sky, animals, plants, birds, land, and so much more. Beautifully illustrated by Rosalee Anderson, who is both an artist, and a known calligrapher. Children everywhere will enjoy and learn from Benjamin's story.