black inventors

Presents an illustrated look at the careers of twenty-six black inventors and scientists.

"Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and many more. [Includes scientists from many nationalities]"--Provided by publisher.

The life of a pioneering African-American inventor from the mid-1800s recounts his successes with such products as rubber heels, lawn sprinklers, and locomotive oil cups.