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J**C
Another very important Benjamin in the history of our country.
An easy to read and fascinating story about an amazing American we should all know. Benjamin Banneker was a brilliant, self-taught scientist. Pair this book with Molly Bannaky, the story of his grandmother for a truly enlightening lesson in the history of our country, African Americans, perseverance, determination and bi-racial families.
T**Y
Five Stars
Arrived in time and it's excellent for a 5th grade reader! Not too much, too too little. Perfect!
P**.
A must read.
I personally I joy reading this book at my age 54. It's a very good read for the young ones. They could even act it out as a skit.
M**O
Brilliant American Hero
Story about an American hero!!
K**E
Five Stars
Great Book....thanks
F**R
Nice childrens book.
Am gathering info for research paper. This is one of several sources I will use.
T**O
Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Benjamin Banneker was raised on a farm in Maryland. Growing up, he counted everything. He learned to read and constantly wanted to know more. He worked hard growing tobacco and fishing, but he wanted more than that out of his life. When a Quaker moved in nearby and started a school, Benjamin was permitted to attend. He lasted there about four years, until he learned all the Quaker had to teach him.One day in town, he encountered a man he knew. The man had a watch that he let Benjamin borrow. Benjamin spent many hours taking the watch apart and documenting how all the pieces worked and fit together. It took Benjamin two years, but he recreated the watch and built his own working clock.People talked, and soon many wanted to come and see the man that built the clock.Life went on like this for Benjamin. He discovered something new and then had to master it. It was his mastery of astronomy and surveying that eventually landed him in the midst of President Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin was now part of the team that would design the layout of the new capital in Washington.Benjamin had only a basic education by today's standards, but Ms. Ferris goes on to document the amazing accomplishments one man made on his own. She shows what hard work and perseverance can accomplish.Reviewed by: Jaglvr
L**H
What Are You Figuring Now-Teaching History Through Literatur
The story of Benjamin Banneker has been a great addition to my class. I teach 7th,8th grade resource special education students in an economically disadvantaged part of rural east Texas. We read the story and study it with the use of vocabulary and questions which I have developed. The story is well written and easy enough for my slow readers to enjoy. I am very pleased to be able to teach history in this manner. My class is a reading class but we are able to use this simple book as a jumping off place to teach invention, hard work, overcoming obstacles and a myriad of other character building concepts. Highly recommended...
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