Inspiring African-American Inventors: 9 Extraordinary Lives

by Jeff Young

Book Overview

The process of inventing something to improve or save lives is not easy. However, African Americans had to face a more difficult road than other inventors. From finding educational opportunities to securing the patents for their work, African-American inventors used determination and curiosity to make contributions that continue to affect us today. Author Jeff C. Young describes their struggles and triumphs. Inventors featured include Patricia Era...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598450808
• ISBN13: 9781598450804
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 12