Benjamin Banneker

Through clear text and historic photographs, this early-reader biography follows Benjamin Banneker, a free African American who lived in the 1700s and became an astronomer, author, and inventor. The book shows how Banneker's curiosity about the night sky led him to predict eclipses, compile almanacs, and help survey the boundaries of the new capital. It also highlights the obstacles he overcame in a time of slavery and prejudice, demonstrating perseverance and the power of education.