Presents the lives of five African-American inventors: Jan Ernst Matzeliger, Elijah McCoy, Granville T. Woods, Madam C.J. Walker, and Garrett A. Morgan.
A biography of the African American inventor who, among other contributions, invented an inexpensive method for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs.
Presents a comprehensive examination of Africa-American inventors and the contributions they made throughout American history and includes such figures as George Washington Carver and Garrett A. Morgan, the inventor of the three-way traffic signal.
Chronicles the lives and achievements of nine Afro-Americans responsible for inventions related to important aspects of modern life such as refrigeration, electric lighting, and transportation.
Presents through text, photographs, and illustrations African-Americans who have produced inventions that made major contributions to a range of fields, often in the face of enormous obstacles and often with scant recognition.
A simple biography of the African-American engineer who invented the automatic lubricator for railway systems and thus gave rise to the phrase "the real McCoy.".
Illustrations and simple rhyming text introduce young readers to the life and inventions of Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the traffic signal and other important advancements.
A biography of the black engineer and inventor credited with many inventions, including refrigeration units for trucks and railroad cars, portable X-ray units, and the ticket dispenser.
