Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal
| AUTHOR | Christie, R. Gregory; Parsons, Karyn; Christie, R. Gregory |
| PUBLISHER | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (12/07/2021) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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? "Entertaining and informative. A fine contribution to African American creative nonfiction for young readers." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review From Karyn Parson's critically acclaimed Sweet Blackberry video series comes the little known story of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor who would become a hero. Before Garrett Morgan became a successful inventor and saved countless lives with his creations, he was a little boy with a head full of ideas on how to make life better for everyone. At a tumultuous time filled with racism and discrimination, Garrett became a prominent business man and skilled inventor who produced the traffic signal, a gas mask, and other devices still used today. This second book from the award-winning children's film series founded by Karyn Parsons, Sweet Blackberry, comes a little-known story about a man whose talent would be a gift to the world. Don't miss the inspiring story of the pilot Bessie Coleman in Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman's Dreams Took Flight!
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ISBN-13:
9780316457262
ISBN-10:
0316457264
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
36
Product Dimensions:
11.30 x 0.60 x 8.60 inches
Weight:
1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Biography & Autobiography | General
Grade Level:
Preschool
- 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
3.1
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
B
Library of Congress Control Number:
2020032649
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? "Entertaining and informative. A fine contribution to African American creative nonfiction for young readers." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review From Karyn Parson's critically acclaimed Sweet Blackberry video series comes the little known story of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor who would become a hero. Before Garrett Morgan became a successful inventor and saved countless lives with his creations, he was a little boy with a head full of ideas on how to make life better for everyone. At a tumultuous time filled with racism and discrimination, Garrett became a prominent business man and skilled inventor who produced the traffic signal, a gas mask, and other devices still used today. This second book from the award-winning children's film series founded by Karyn Parsons, Sweet Blackberry, comes a little-known story about a man whose talent would be a gift to the world. Don't miss the inspiring story of the pilot Bessie Coleman in Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman's Dreams Took Flight!
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