(Hardback)

From George Washington Carver to Dr. Mae Jemison, African Americans have been making outstanding contributions in the field of science. Each biography provides an absorbing account of the scientist's struggles, which often included overcoming prejudice, as they pursued their educational and professional goals.

(Hardback)

Distinguished African Americans in Aviation and Space Science offers brief, readable entries that describe the lives and careers of 80 men and 20 women who defied poverty and prejudice to excel in the fields of aviation and space exploration.