Bryan Patrick Avery

Incredible stories of Black men who changed the course of science―for kids ages 8 to 12All 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.Meet talented Black men in history who have helped: Explore our world--Discover inventors like Lewis Howard Latimer and biologists like George Washington Carver, and find out how they expanded our understanding of the world around us.Advance medicine--Learn the stories of doctors like James McCune Smith and Leonidas Berry who helped stop the spread of disease and change the way we perform surgery.Change the game--Find out how people like geneticist Rick Kittles and engineer Roy L. Clay Sr. are still doing important research and breaking barriers.Dive into a world of inspiring men with this scientific entry into Black history books for kids.

Nicole's latest robot creation is not working right and threw a ball right through a window. No one know how the window got broken, and Nicole decides to keep the accident to herself. But as she learns how the broken window has upset her classmates, she has second thoughts. Will Nicole risk punishment and be honest?

Rahma's special gift is she's good at helping her classmates make up when then have arguments. But when one of her friends gets mad at her, she isn't sure why her friend is upset or what to do about it. Can Mr. Grizley help Rahma figure out how to repair her friendship?

When Bobby learns more about homelessness, he wants to tell his classmates and help make a difference. But everyone is busy and distracted by their own activities. Can he find a way to tell this important story?

Mr. Grizley's class is hosting a fundraiser for the animal shelter. Cecilia is disappointed that she forgot the tamales she was going to sell. Can her classmates come to the rescue and help her make a new plan? This early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education, complete with a special activity reinforcing social emotional learning skills.

Emily is tired of always playing goalie during floor hockey just because she's in a wheelchair. When one of her classmates volunteers to play goalie, Emily jumps at the chance to try a new position. Her classmates work together to create a hockey stick that Emily can use from her wheelchair. Will she score a goal? This early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education, complete with a special activity reinforcing social emotional learning skills.

Shaw loves to sing--just not in front of people. But when Mr. Grizley's class is asked to perform a song for the mayor, Shaw would like to find the confidence to share his gift. Will Shaw be brave enough to share his talent with the whole school? With a special activity created to reinforce social emotional learning skills, this early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education.

Mordecai is the newest student in Mr. Grizley's class. Before he even gets a chance to introduce himself, it is time for the school assembly. The class barely gets settled to watch a magic show when they get some bad news--the magician had to cancel. Can Mordecai work some of his own magic to save the school show? With a special activity created to reinforce social emotional learning skills, this early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education.

Emily is tired of always playing goalie during floor hockey just because she's in a wheelchair. When one of her classmates volunteers to play goalie, Emily jumps at the chance to try a new position. Her classmates work together to create a hockey stick that Emily can use from her wheelchair. Will she score a goal? This early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education, complete with a special activity reinforcing social emotional learning skills.

Shaw loves to sing--just not in front of people. But when Mr. Grizley's class is asked to perform a song for the mayor, Shaw would like to find the confidence to share his gift. Will Shaw be brave enough to share his talent with the whole school? With a special activity created to reinforce social emotional learning skills, this early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education.

Mr. Grizley's class is hosting a fundraiser for the animal shelter. Cecilia is disappointed that she forgot the tamales she was going to sell. Can her classmates come to the rescue and help her make a new plan? This early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education, complete with a special activity reinforcing social emotional learning skills.

Mordecai is the newest student in Mr. Grizley's class. Before he even gets a chance to introduce himself, it is time for the school assembly. The class barely gets settled to watch a magic show when they get some bad news--the magician had to cancel. Can Mordecai work some of his own magic to save the school show? With a special activity created to reinforce social emotional learning skills, this early chapter book offers a fun and inviting approach to character education.