  | Great minds of science (Black Lives) Author: Bolden, Tonya | |
| Price: $21.68 | ||
Summary:
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. In graphic novel format.
| Illustrator: | Wilkerson, David |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/15/24)
School Library Journal (08/09/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/09/2024 Gr 3–7—The nine scientists and innovators featured in this first installment of the series may not be subjects often included in curriculum, but their accomplishments are sure to amaze. Bolden recounts the career paths of doctors, engineers, and inventors, sharing the reasons they each pursued their chosen profession. It may have been a family tradition of providing healthcare, or it could have been a trip on a glass-bottomed boat at age five. Information is broken up into the main narrative, speech bubbles, small text boxes with fun facts or quotes, and sidebars on additional accomplishments or details about other pioneers in related fields. Large-scale illustrations capture groundbreaking personalities, such as the first professional female pilot in the Bahamas or the first Black graduate of the University of Iowa's school of engineering. Smaller images show moments that feature the scientists training others in the medical field, providing hands-on robotics experiences to students, or digging for dinosaur bones. Entries are ordered chronologically, starting in the 1870s and ending with events in 2022. A time line of key dates concludes each section. End notes provide reference sources. VERDICT This array of inspiring biographies is presented in an appealing format sure to delight middle graders and encourage interest in STEM careers.—Suzanne Costner - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
