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Books with title African American Inventors

  • American Women Inventors

    Carole Ann Camp

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Ten biographies of American women inventors, including Madam C.J. Walker, Lillian Gilbreth, Beulah Henry, Elizabeth Lee Hazen, Rachel Fuller Brown, Katherine Blodgett, Gertrude B. Elion, Stephanie Louise Kwolek, Edith Flanigen, and Ellen Ochoa.
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  • African American Inventors & Scientists

    Joanne Randolph

    Paperback (Enslow Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)
    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 and innovations of African American scientists, engineers, inventors, and entrepreneurs. They overcame injustice, prejudice, and inequality of access to triumph in every American field of endeavor, from agriculture to the space program.
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  • African American Scientists and Inventors

    Tish Davidson, Dr. Hill, Marc Lamont

    Library Binding (Mason Crest, Sept. 1, 2012)
    Profiles African American scientists and inventors throughout history and their contributions to society, from the advances in agriculture made by George Washington Carver to the research in medicine conducted by Charles Drew.
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  • American Inventors and Innovators

    Sean Kennelly, Flowerpot Press

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Press, May 16, 2014)
    Kids are sure to say ""Wow! That's awesome!"" while reading these fun, informative fact books about some of the America's most intriguing inventors and their inventions. Parents and educators will love how engaged students are in these books, while kids will be too involved in the amazing facts and photographs to realize they are learning! With a cover designed to grab a childs attention, and an immediately engaging interior filled with varying text lengths and density, diverse illustrations, dynamic layouts, and the most current information laid out in a captivating format, young readers will come back to this book again and again, building their knowledge of American History with this engaging and entertaining book.
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  • Nine African American Inventor

    Robert C. Hayden

    Library Binding (21st Century, Dec. 9, 1997)
    Chronicles the achievements of nine Afro-Americans responsible for inventions related to important parts of modern life such as refrigeration, electric lighting, and transportation.
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  • African American Inventors and Pioneers

    James Henry Williams

    Paperback (Xlibris, Corp., Dec. 22, 2010)
    "A year of black history. Inspirational stories. And amazing facts!"--Cover.
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  • Four American Inventors

    F M (Frances Melville) Perry

    Paperback (Wentworth Press, Aug. 26, 2016)
    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  • American Inventors & Innovators

    Flowerpot Press

    Hardcover
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  • Eight Black American Inventors

    Robert C. Hayden

    Hardcover (Addison-Wesley, March 1, 1972)
    Surveys the lives and achievements of eight Black men whose inventions have contributed to American industrial and technological development
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  • American Inventors & Innovators

    Flowerpot Press

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Press, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Kids will love learning about their country in these fun fact books about America and people and places that make it great! With a padded hardcover and 48 pages of photos and facts, customers will love how packed with fun and learning this series is! Product Features: * Attention getting illustrations and impactful cover treatments to spark attention* Awesome information and subjects to promote the joy of reading through illustrations and inspiration for learning with parents or alone.* Part of the innovative World of Wonder educational brand developed and marketed exclusively by Flowerpot Children's Press, Inc.* Padded Hardcover construction for quality and long life with a touch of unique highlighting on each cover.* Child safety tested
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  • Eight Black American Inventors

    Robert C. Hayden

    Paperback (Corey & Lucas, Nov. 1, 1988)
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  • African-American Aviators

    Stanley P. Jones

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Dec. 16, 1998)
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