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• Groundbreaking Scientists

  Miller, J. P. (Janice P.),

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  The interesting profiles of men and women in science, from the black stories matter collection.

• Patricia's Vision

  the Doctor Who Saved Sight

  Lord, Michelle,

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  Patricia Bath was an ophthalmologist who invented a specialized laser for removing cataracts, becoming the first African American woman doctor to receive a medical patent.

• Lewis Latimer

  the Man Behind a Better Light Bulb

  Dickmann, Nancy,

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  The story of this inventor from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving Thomas Edison's light bulb told by experts from the Smithsonian.

• Mae Among the Stars

  Ahmed, Roda, 1981-

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  A first introduction to the life of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space. At a young age Mae knew she wanted to be an astronaut. This is the story of the importance of the encouragement of others, believing in your dreams and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hidden Figures

  the True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

  Shetterly, Margot Lee,

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  The fascinating story of four black women who were mathematicians at NASA. Despite segregrating practices at work, their perseverance, hard work, desire to contribute, and superior math skills resulted in many successes for the space program.

• The Vast Wonder of the World

  Biologist Ernest Everett Just

  Mangal, Mélina,

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  A beautiful and enlightening book about a biologist named Ernest Everett Just who studied cells. It is the story about his accomplishments but also the challenges he faced as a student, a scientist and a professor. He often lived in Europe where he…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Whoosh!

  Lonnie Johnson's Super-soaking Stream of Inventions

  Barton, Chris,

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  The story of the invention of the world's best selling, and most fun, super soaking water pistol.

• African American Inventors

  Overcoming Challenges to Change America

  Washburne, Sophie,

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  A look at the inventors of many of the things we use every day who are often overlooked or not known at all. This book is a great opportunity to learn about and appreciate the contributions these visionary scientists, doctors, and engineers have…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• African American Inventors

  Sullivan, Otha Richard, 1941-

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  A one stop shop to learn about twenty-five African American inventors and their brilliant, innovative ideas.

• What Color Is My World?

  the Lost History of African-American Inventors

  Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem, 1947-

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  A couple kids find out about all kinds of household inventions as they go around the house with a handyman who tells them about many lesser known inventors of color who contributed practical things to make life easier - like the ice cream scoop!

• African American Inventors & Scientists

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  Range over the lives and innovations of several African American engineers, scientists, doctors and inventors.

• To the Rescue!

  Garrett Morgan Underground

  Kulling, Monica,

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  This is the amazing story of Garrett Morgan, who invented a safety hood for fireman after people were hurt in a factory fire. His invention was then used to rescue workers that were trapped in a tunnel under Lake Erie and ultimately helped save…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Who Was the Hair-care Millionaire? Madame C. J. Walker

  Carson, Mary Kay

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  An introduction to the life, inventions and business of Indianapolis's own Madame C.J. Walker, a millionaire, businesswoman and inventor.

• Urban Biologist Danielle Lee

  Cornell, Kari A.,

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  This is an unusual opportunity to read about the science and accomplishments of a contemporary black scientist.

• All Aboard!

  Elijah McCoy's Steam Engine

  Kulling, Monica

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  Elijah McCoy's family escaped from slavery on the Underground Railroad. He then went to Scotland to study mechanical engineering and returned home to work for the railroad where he invented many improvements for steam engines.

• Ticktock Banneker's Clock

  Keller, Shana, 1977-

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  The story of how Benjamin Banneker invented a striking clock by studying other clocks, drawing diagrams and carving invention parts from wood.