african american inventors

Profiles twenty-six female African-American scientists and inventors from throughout three hundred years of history.

"'Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?' is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape"--Amazon.com.

A biography of Lonnie Johnson, an engineer at NASA who is best know for inventing the Super Soaker water gun.

"Lonnie Johnson was discouraged from becoming a scientist in school, but eventually became an engineer. Learn how Johnson overcame many challenges to become a brilliant engineer and inventor of one of the world's most popular toys, the Super Soaker"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of inventor and engineer Lewis Latimer.

Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

Presents a biography of Lonnie Johnson, a NASA scientist who invented the popular Super Soaker water toy.

A biography discussing the life of Lewis Latimer and how his invention of the carbon filament led to more affordable and longer-lasting light bulbs.

Presents a short biography of the inventor Lewis Howard Latimer.

"'Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?' is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape"--Amazon.com.