Bios for Kids: Granville Woods
The next time you talk on the phone, think of Granville Woods. This famous inventor contributed to the development of the telephone and the electric streetcar.
Bios for Kids: Marie Van Brittan Brown
How does one person’s desire to stay safe lead to a great invention? Find out by reading about Marie Van Brittan Brown, inventor of the home security system.
Bios for Kids: Joseph Winters
Joseph Winter saved countless lives with his invention, the Fire Escape Ladder. Read all about it and this amazing inventor!
Bios for Kids: Henry Blair
Henry Blair was an early American farmer, inventor, and the second African-American man to receive a patent. Read on to learn all about Henry Blair, famous inventor.
Bios for Kids: George Robert Carruthers
This famous inventor is out of this world! Learn about George Roberts Carruthers, who invented special cameras used in space.
Bios for Kids: Garrett Morgan
Can an invention be a lifesaver? Absolutely! Read all about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the gas mask (and a whole lot of other stuff, too!).
Bios for Kids: Sarah E. Goode
Move over IKEA! Famous inventor Sarah E. Goode designed a space-saving solution and was the second Black woman ever to obtain a United States patent.
Bios for Kids: Annie Turnbo Malone
Haircare is big business! Learn about famous inventor Annie Turnbo Malone and how she built a beauty products empire.
Bios for Kids: Alfred L. Cralle
Do you like ice cream? If so you have probably used the ingenious invention of Alfred L. Cralle: the ice cream scoop.
Bios for Kids: Alexander Miles
Going up? Every time you step into an elevator and watch those doors close automatically, think of this famous inventor: Alexander Miles.