Molly Bannaky |
Publication Information
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Author: McGill, Alice |
Illustrator: Soenpiet, Chris |
Title: Molly Bannaky |
Date: 1999 |
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin |
City: Boston |
ISBN, paperback: 0-395-72287-X |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
historical fiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
This is a biography of the grandmother of the famous mathematician, Banjamin Banneker, who came to America in 1683 as an indentured servant and married her freed slave. The author includes an historical note. |
Teaching Ideas: |
This book joins the text sets of American history and famous African Americans. Students could discuss/write about how people like Molly, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth and others manage to keep their independent spirits and courage under duress. For more information on Benjamin Bannaeker look at the web site www.math.buffalo,edu/mad/special/banneker-benjamin.html. |
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