african american inventors

Shares the inspirational story of African-American inventor Garrett Morgan, whose incredible safety hood became a forerunner to the gas masks that saved thousands of soldiers during World War I.

Presents a biography of African American inventor Garrett Morgan, covering his childhood, his adult years, and some of his most well-known inventions. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

Biographical material on eighteen black Americans who made significant contributions to science and technology in America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Discusses the contributions of Africans and African-Americans to science and invention in a wide variety of fields including agriculture, architecture and engineering, mathematics, medicine, and physics.

Traces the lives of African American scientists and inventors who have made significant contributions in the various fields of science and industry.

Using the question and answer format teaches about the role of African Americans in science, invention, and exploration.

A biography of the self-educated son of former slaves, describing the positive outlook and determination that allowed him to overcome poverty and racism and become a successful inventor.

Presents brief biographical sketches of eighteen black Americans who made significant contributions to science and technology in America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Presents capsule accounts of notable first achievements by African Americans, arranged in the categories "Agriculture and Everyday Life, " "Dentistry and Nursing, " "Life Science, " "Math and Engineering, " "Medicine, " "Physical Science, " and "Transportation.".