African American Inventors & Scientists

by Joanne Randolph

Book Overview

From soil-preserving crop rotation methods and innovative beauty products to the filaments that made electric light bulbs possible and laser probes that correct cataracts, African American inventors and scientists have revolutionized daily life in the modern world. With profiles of towering figures like George Washington Carver, Madam C. J. Walker, and Mae Jemison, this inspiring collection celebrates the often unsung and little known accomplishments...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766093875
• ISBN13: 9780766093874
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8