african american inventors

A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.

"This book highlights [fifteen] men and women who made a big impact--from Marie Van Brittan Brown, who created the first home security system, to Mark Dean, who helped invent the personal computer. Learn all about each inventor's creative process, their invention, and the way their invention has benefitted the . . . world"--Back cover.

"A biography series highlighting the work and social impact of BIPOC inventors"--.

"Describes the life and work of Lonnie Johnson, the inventor of the Super Soaker squirt gun"--Provided by publisher.

"Today is laundry day! My name is Gary and I love to learn about great inventors. Please join me as I learn about Thomas Jennings, the first African American to receive a patent for his invention in the United States"--Back cover.

Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

"The story of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor, who created the first automatic three-way traffic signal system"--.

Profiles twenty-six female African-American scientists and inventors from throughout three hundred years of history.

"'Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?' is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape"--Amazon.com.

A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.