Use this great teaching tool as a mini-musical! Chronicling the lives and achievements of four famous African American inventors, this two-part collection contains songs that may be used individually or together as a mini-musical any time of year. There are learning activities and games for each inventor, and the rhyming narratives that precede each song make memorizing facts a breeze! The songs are short and to the point, with a variety of styles from Tick-Tock Boogie to Shoes Blues. Traffic Light is a 50's style ballad, and you'd better hold on to your hat for Ridin' On The Amtrak. Can you guess the inventions? Choreography instructions and reproducible parts are included. Grades K-6. 15 minutes.