Description |
ix, 109 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
"Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact with their inventions--from Marie Van Brittan Brown, who created the first home security system, to Mark Dean, who invented the personal computer. Learn all about each inventor's creative process, their invention, and the way it's benefited our world."-- Amazon |
Contents |
Benjamin Banneker -- Elijah McCoy -- Sarah E. Goode -- Lyda Newman -- George Washinton Carver -- Garret Morgan -- Charles Drew -- Bessie Blount Griffin -- Marie Van Brittan Brown -- Patricia Bath -- Mark Dean -- Lonnie Johnson -- Lisa Gelobter -- Shirley Jackson -- Marian Croak. |
Subject |
African American inventors -- Juvenile literature.
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African American inventors.
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African American inventors. (OCoLC)fst00799205
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Genre/Form |
Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Instructional and educational works.
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Biographies.
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Added Author |
Polk, Jerrard, illustrator.
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ISBN |
9781648768682 |
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1648768687 |
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9798886086539 (hardcover) |
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