African American Healers

by Clinton Cox

Book Overview

Throughout American history, determined African Americans havebecome healers. As doctors, nurses, and scientists, they have madevital contributions to the health of the American people.

The road to attaining the knowledge these healers longed for was adifficult one. But they kept going, despite the obstacles. Thesehealers would not only mend the ills of the sick, but would alsofound schools, build hospitals, and fight for equal treatment aswell...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471246506
• ISBN13: 9780471246503
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 10