Description

This informative and inspiring book celebrates the ingenuity, perseverance, and achievements of African-American inventors throughout history. It introduces readers to the people behind important innovations and everyday conveniences, while placing their accomplishments within the broader struggle for recognition and opportunity. Through engaging historical storytelling, it highlights themes of creativity, resilience, pride, and the lasting contributions of Black Americans to science, technology, and culture. An accessible tribute for young readers, it encourages curiosity and a deeper appreciation of a proud and often overlooked heritage.

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paperback

Millbrook Press

Published Jan 1, 1994

96 pages

ISBN: 9781562944681

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Details

First Published

1994

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for African-American Inventors (A Proud Heritage) by Patricia McKissack.

Racism/Discrimination