All throughout history, Black men have made important contributions to scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these intelligent men and the extraordinary scientific accomplishments they achieved--even when they faced huge challenges. You'll learn how they stood up against racism and inequality, and never stopped following their passions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Introduction --James McCune Smith -- Lewis Howard Latimer -- Edward Alexander Bouchet -- George Washington Carver -- Charles Henry Turner -- Percy Lavon Julian -- Leonidas Harris Berry -- Harold Amos -- David Harold Blackwell -- Roy L. Clay Sr. -- James Edward Maceo West -- Frank S. Greene Jr. -- Guion Stewart Bluford Jr. -- Keith L. Black -- Rick Kittles -- Glossary -- Selected references.