This book is eighth book in the international best-selling Black Scientists and Inventors series. It is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 - 16. It covers the topic of Black Scientists and Inventors. It contains biographies of notable black scientists and inventors from the UK, America, the Caribbean and Africa, Questions, a Timeline of Scientists and Inventors, a Glossary and a Bibliography for further reading. This book will help the pupil to develop their skills in reading, comprehension, math, history and science.Some of the featured scientists and inventors include: Andrew Beard inventor of the automatic (Jenny) coupler, Harlow Mayne inventor of H2Flex, Hadiyah-Nicole Green inventor of the laser activated nano-particles method of treating cancers, Dosho Shifferaw, inventor of BowFlex and Dugald Clarke inventor of a steam-engine for sugar mills and earliest documented Black inventor in the western world, plus much much more.
RRP: £8.99
This book is seventh book in the international best-selling Black Scientists and Inventors series. It is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 - 16. It covers the topic of Black Scientists and Inventors. It contains biographies of notable black scientists and inventors from the UK, America, the Caribbean and Africa, Questions, a Timeline of Scientists and Inventors, a Glossary and a Bibliography for further reading. This book will help the pupil to develop their skills in reading, comprehension, maths, history and science.
Some of the featured scientists and inventors include: Percy Julian inventor of a treatment for Glaucoma and aerofoam, Valerie Thomas inventor of the illusion transmitter, Norbert Rillieux inventor of sugar refining machine and revolutionised the sugar industry, Thomas Mensah inventor of machinery to manufacture fibre optics which made it commercially viable, and Professor G. Lalor a pioneer in establishing a geo-thermal atlas of Jamaica.
RRP: £8.99
Blacks in Mathematics & Science: Work Book 2
This book is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 – 16.
This is the second title in the Blacks in Mathematics & Science :Work Book series. This book has been designed to get children thinking, using independent thought. It also tests both their retention and understanding of STEM based topics. Blacks in Mathematics & Science: Work book 2 is broken down into three sections, they are: Science, Mathematics and a splash of Financial Literacy.
RRP: £8.99
This book is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 – 16.
This book has been designed to help develop pupils mathematical and science problem solving skills. It will also develop their science practical – hands on understanding. A small section on Financial education has been added which includes some practical mathematical problems. This section is intended to help develop the pupils financial literacy. Finally throughout the book there is an emphasis on African history, this is in order to develop the pupils understanding of history and their role in an ever changing world. For best use of this book, it should be accompanied with the Black Scientists & Inventors series of books.
Key areas in book are: Science lab exercise, Mathematics problems, Financial Literacy problems, Research questions about Black Scientists & Inventors.
RRP: £8.99
The best-selling Black Scientists & Inventors Book 6
This book is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 - 16.
This book is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 - 16. It covers the topic of Black Scientists and Inventors. It contains biographies of notable black scientists and inventors from the UK, America, the Caribbean and Africa, Questions, a Timeline of Scientists and Inventors, a Glossary and a Bibliography for further reading. This book will help the pupil to develop their skills in reading, comprehension, maths, history and science. Some of the featured scientists and inventors include: Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker, Jame E. West inventor of the Electret microphone, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, eminent engineer/scientist and BBC TV science presenter, Sir Dr. Geoff Palmer eminent science and pioneered the Abrasion process in grain technology. Plus much more include in this title.
This book is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 - 16. It covers the topic of Black Scientists and Inventors. It contains biographies of notable black scientists and inventors from the UK, America, the Caribbean and Africa, Questions, a Timeline of Scientists and Inventors, a Glossary and a Bibliography for further reading. This book will help the pupil to develop their skills in reading, comprehension, maths, history and science. Some of the featured scientists and inventors include: Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker, Jame E. West inventor of the Electret microphone, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, eminent engineer/scientist and BBC TV science presenter, Sir Dr. Geoff Palmer eminent science and pioneered the Abrasion process in grain technology. Plus much more include in this title.
RRP: £8.99
The best-selling Black Women Scientists & Inventors Vol 1
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The best-selling Black Scientists & Inventors Book 1
This book is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 - 16. It covers the topic of Black Scientists and Inventors. It contains biographies of notable black scientists and inventors from the UK, America, the Caribbean and Africa, Questions, a Timeline of Scientists and Inventors, a Glossary and a Bibliography for further reading. This book will help the pupil to develop their skills in reading, comprehension, maths, history and science. Some of the featured scientists and inventors include Ron Headley, ex-cricketer and inventor of The Ecocharger, a device that allows cleaner emissions from diesel engines, Dr. Mae Jemison the first black female astronaut, Jan Ernst Matzeliger who invented the shoe lasting machine. Garrett A. Morgan inventor of the traffic lights and gas mask, eminent biologist Dr. Ernest Everett Just. “...Black people are finding it increasingly difficult to understand why, even in the Internet era of openness and liberalism, black scientists and inventors are still denied their due recognition” - “...BIS Publications Dismantles the notion that black people are not inventors”. - New African Magazine April
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This book can be use by children between the ages of 7 - 16.(Can be used for Key Stage 2/3) The second in a series of motivational, educational textbooks that seek to assist children aged 7 – 16 with their English, maths, history, geography and science using biographies of 10 scientists and inventors, including Cuthbert Dutiro, inventor of an environmentally friendly material for use in building roofs, Pauline Straker-Rodgers who wins awards all over the world for her beautiful porcelain dolls, Dr. Philip Emeagwali inventor of an incredibly fast supercomputer, a world record in 1989. George Washington-Carver inventor of over 300 products from peanuts, soy bean and sweet potatoes.
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The best-selling Black Scientists & Inventors Book 3
This book is designed for use by children between the ages of 7 - 16. This long-awaited title is now here! It is the third book in the black scientists & inventors’ series of educational textbooks. It seeks to assist young readers, aged 7 – 16 with their English, maths, history, geography and science. In this edition are the biographies of South African gardener turned doctor Hamilton Naki; Dr. Mark Dean, a father of the personal computer; Dr Benjamin Carson, a world’s leading neuro-surgeon; Mary Seacole, the other Florence Nightingale; Kool DJ Herc, a father of Hip Hop; and Dr. Rose-Marie Toussaint to name a few. This educational textbook contains the biographies of notable black scientists and inventors from the across the UK, America, the Caribbean, and Africa. It also contains study questions, a timeline of the scientists and inventors featured in the book, a glossary, and a bibliography for further reading.
RRP: £7.99
Valiant Women
Author: Zindika Kamauesi, Pages: 48, Age: 10 – 95 years
About The Book: Valiant Women is a beautifully illustrated book which highlights the strength and courage of women of African / African Caribbean decent, from 1583-1965.
Valiant
women is aimed towards key stages 2/3 children and parents. Every
child should have access to this book, therefore every home classroom
should have this book to read.
Each
profile stands alone but the author draws together the information in
4 main sections: their background, their education, their
achievements and their rewards. The introduction, conclusion and
assessments are linked to a common objective--to introduce children
to new role models who have surmounted the barriers of race and
gender, so to inspire them to do the best.
RRP: £9.99
Simply The Best
Authors: Michael Williams & AAD, Pages: 30, Age: 7 years and above.
About: This sporting academic A5 size workbook celebrates the sporting and academic achievements of personalities such as Nelson Mandela, Paul Robeson, Samantha Tross plus more. It encourages young people to excel in both the sporting and academic arenas.
RRP: £5.99
Mosi Meets The Inventor John Lee Love – The Broken Pencil
Author:Natasha John-Baptiste, Pages: 22, Age: 5 years and above
About The Book: This is the second book in the 'One Thing About History Is...' series. Mosi is a little boy who likes to write in his notepad. One day when Mosi was writing one of his stories his pencil tip broke. Mosi became very sad because he could no longer use his pencil to write, that is until he remembered about Historyland found in his book ‘One Thing About History is...’. Once he opened that book he entered into Historyland and there he found an inventor by the name of John Lee Love, who invented a pencil sharpening device. Because of John Lee Loves’s genius invention Mosi could continue writing his potential best-seller.
RRP: £6.99
Kwaku & His Hearing Aid
Author: Darren Meade, Pages: 22, Age: 5 years and above
About The Book: The theme throughout the Kwaku series is to show a positive portrayal of the African Caribbean family, its traditional and modern values. Kwaku and His Hearing Aid tackle the issues of hearing impairment, how it can affect a child and the child’s learning.
RRP: £5.99
True Friends
Author: Susan Fayinka, Pages: 27, Age: 7 years and above.
About The Book: "True Friends!" is the first of a series of books about twins, Rom and Disk. The series explores various aspects of the twins' lives, their friendships, family and relationships at school. The character's names are all computer related and link the simplicity and fun of the lives of today's young children to the high tech computer age in which they are engulfed. Each story provides a moral, which the reader can take away and reflect upon. In this first book, children will enjoy getting to know Rom, Disk and their good friend Printer and will also be introduced to the school bad boy, Virus
RRP: £3.99
Mr & Mrs Ken & The Numbers 1 to 10
Author: Michael Williams, Pages: 20, Age: 3 years and above.
About The Book: Why shouldn't maths be fun? With Mr. & Mrs. Ken, learning maths is a colourful and enjoyable experience. This picture book introduces young readers to the numbers one to ten.
RRP: £4.99
