Title: Black inventors /
Authors: Aaseng, Nathan.
Publisher: Facts on File,
Year: 1997
Subjects: African American inventors Biography.; Inventions; Technological innovations; African American inventors Biography Juvenile literature.; Inventions Juvenile literature; Technological innovations Juvenile literature.
Abstract: Tells of 10 black inventors, the problems they overcame, and the often slow, frustrating road to ingenious achievement. This work profiles 10 African American inventors, including Lewis Temple, Elijah McCoy & Sarah Breedlove Walker, & tells how they were denied recognition for their achievements & overcame social & economic obstacles to achieve success.
Contents: Lewis Temple (1800-1854) -- Norbert Rillieux (1806-1894) -- Elijah McCoy (1844-1928) -- Lewis Latimer (1848-1928) -- Jan Matzeliger (1852-1889) -- Grancille Woods (1856-1910) -- Sarah Breedlove McWilliams Walker (1867-1919) -- Garrett Morgan (1877-1963) -- Frederick Jones (1892-1961) -- Percy Julian (1899-1975).