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Dear Benjamin Banneker
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3.9 out of 5
Based on 15 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker--his science, his politics, his morals, and his e... More
Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover (10 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100152004173
ISBN-13978-0152004170
Publication Date10/31/1994
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About Andrea Davis Pinkney (Author) : Andrea Davis Pinkney is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Andrea Davis Pinkney include Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation, Duke Ellington: The Piano... more
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About Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) : Brian Pinkney is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Brian Pinkney include The Faithful Friend (Stories to Go!), Daniel and the Lions, Boycott B... more
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