African American Inventors: Overcoming Challenges to Change America
From the Series Lucent Library of Black History
Many of the products we use every day were invented by African Americans, although these inventors unfortunately have not often been given credit for their contributions. Readers will take a fascinating look at the black men and women who have helped shape the world as we know it today with their inventions. Engaging text presents a discussion of the lives of prominent black inventors, including the struggles they dealt with in the past and continue to face today. A timeline of important dates, historical and contemporary images, and informative sidebars enhance this frequently overlooked area of history.
Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 10 |
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Reading Level | Grade 7 |
Copyright | 2018 |
BISACS | JNF018010, JNF025170 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Greenhaven Publishing |
Imprint | Lucent Press |
Series | Lucent LIbrary of Black History |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 104 |
ISBN | 9781534560710 |
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Title Format | Reinforced book |
Release Date | 2017-08-01 |
Author | Sophie Washburne |
Features | Index, Informative sidebars, Primary-source text, Suggested websites, Table of contents, Timeline of key events |
Dewey | 609.2/396073 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Guided Reading Level | Z |