Great Minds of Science (Black Lives #1) - A Nonfiction Graphic Novel

"This fun and accessible graphic novel for middle grade readers brings to light the lives of great but lesser- known Black scientists. Great Minds of Science is a kid- friendly introduction to some of the greatest scientists in history--doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and biologists. Each of them faced challenges as they rose to the top of their professions, but they didn't back down. They kept experimenting and questioning and learning, and they made significant contributions in each of their scientific fields"--

A propos de l'auteur

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.

Résumé

Dive in to an exciting nonfiction graphic novel series about some of the greatest Black lives in history! "Sure to delight middle graders and encourage interest in STEM careers." (School Library Journal)

This fun and accessible graphic novel for middle grade readers brings to light the lives of great but lesser-known Black scientists. Great Minds of Science is a kid-friendly introduction to some of the greatest scientists in history—doctors, engineers, mathematicians, and biologists.

Each of them faced challenges as they rose to the top of their professions, but 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 these histories to life.

Celebrate the lives and contributions of Black scientists throughout history with the inspiring Great Minds of Science.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Tonya Bolden, Bolden Tonya
• Collaboration: David Wilkerson (Illustrations)
• Edition: Abrams & Chronicle
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: 8 à 12 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 10.10.2024
• EAN: 9781419752698
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-5269-8
• Pages: 128
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 203 mm x 16 mm
• Poids: 167 g
• Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
• Thème: Black Lives
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Littérature spécialisée (texte ou images) > Histoire, politique; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / General, Graphic Novels, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / History, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General, Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Relating to people of the African diasporas / heritage