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Benjamin Banneker American Mathematician and Astronomer by Bonnie Hinman

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Author: Bonnie Hinman
Published Date: 01 Mar 2000
Publisher: Turtleback Books
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Format: Hardback
ISBN10: 0613977300
Publication City/Country: United States
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