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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Garrett Morgan, Inventor Garrett Morgan, Inventor Garnet Jackson A brief biography of an African American inventor that describes, in rhyming text, how his lifelong interest in machines led to the invention of the traffic signal. OL14854261W
What color is my world? What color is my world? A. G. Ford,Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,Raymond Obstfeld,Ben Boos While twins Ella and Herbie help the handyman Mr. Midal work on their new home, he tells them about such inventors as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, giving them a new view of … OL16014234W
9 African-American inventors 9 African-American inventors Robert C. Hayden Chronicles the achievements of nine Afro-Americans responsible for inventions related to important parts of modern life such as refrigeration, electric lighting, and transportation. OL3704187W
I've got an idea! I've got an idea! Gloria Borseth Swanson A biography of the black engineer and inventor credited with many inventions, including refrigeration units for trucks and railroad cars, portable X-ray units, and the ticket dispenser. OL3909837W