Lewis Latimer: Engineering Wizard

Patrick, Denise Lewis/ Duncan, Daniel

Lewis Latimer was one of the greatest inventors of his time. He was also an engineer who transformed the lightbulb at Thomas Edison’s company. And he was a gifted artist, too! Experience all the exciting moments in Lewis Latimer’s thrilling life in this exciting biography, packed with two-color illustrations and fun facts, like who invented the Super Soaker!

Short and engaging chapters are interspersed with special lists and other information made to order to engage kids, whether they’re already biography fans or ‘have to’ write a report for school. Extras include a timeline, a bibliography, and a hall of fame of other successful African American inventors.

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