A-Z Inventors Who Look Like Me


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Children are shaped, influenced, and cultivated to believe things that are often times in misalignment with their genius. The assurance that they are the extension of African American inventors and are filled with talent, creativity, and passion is certain to help them build the confidence needed to discover, develop, and cultivate their strengths. Meet 22 trailblazing women and men who broke barriers of racism, oppression, and repression to improve the lives of future generations despite living and working conditions. A- Z Inventors Who Look Like Me is important, timely, and written in style that kids will enjoy. Through rhyme and colorful illustrations this book will inspire young readers to learn about their African American History, increase vocabulary and fluency, and unleash their tailor made purpose as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.




A-Z Inventors Who Look Like Me Coloring Book


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Children are shaped, influenced, and cultivated to believe things that are often times in misalignment with their genius. The assurance that they are the extension of African American inventors and are filled with talent, creativity, and passion is certain to help them build the confidence needed to discover, develop, and cultivate their strengths. Meet 22 trailblazing women and men who broke barriers of racism, oppression, and repression to improve the lives of future generations despite living and working conditions. A- Z Inventors Who Look Like Me is important, timely, and written in style that kids will enjoy. This coloring book will inspire young readers to learn about their African American History, increase vocabulary and fluency, and unleash their tailor made purpose as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.




A-Z Inventors Who Look Like Me


Book Description

Children are shaped, influenced, and cultivated to believe things that are often times in misalignment with their genius. The assurance that they are the extension of African American inventors and are filled with talent, creativity, and passion is certain to help them build the confidence needed to discover, develop, and cultivate their strengths. Meet 22 trailblazing women and men who broke barriers of racism, oppression, and repression to improve the lives of future generations despite living and working conditions. A- Z Inventors Who Look Like Me is important, timely, and written in style that kids will enjoy. Through rhyme and colorful illustrations this book will inspire young readers to learn about their African American History, increase vocabulary and fluency, and unleash their tailor made purpose as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.




Arizona Agriculturist


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The Phoenix Lord


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In the dashing sequel to The Dragon Lady, Lord Adrian McCollum has been invited to an inventor’s symposium to present his steam-powered carriage. Engaged to marry Wylie Petford, the half-dragon love of his life, he accepts and they travel to America. Everything is looking up for them. Until Wylie loses the one thing that helps her transform into a dragon every night. Her Dracosinum. As Wylie deteriorates to deathly ill, Lord Adrian grows desperate in trying to stop what’s happening to her. In his desperation, he reaches out to The Gods, the creators of the Dracosinum. Their answer back is a flaming bird beast of mythological proportions. Long Island New York has never seen a tale like this- The Phoenix Lord is ready to take you on a steampunk ride full of villains, evil beasts, and magical mischief!




African American Scientists and Inventors


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Some of them were elementary school dropouts. Others became medical doctors or college professors. Some were famous, while some toiled in obscurity. Some became rich. Others remained poor their whole lives. But the African-American scientists and inventors profiled in this book had one thing in common: a determination to succeed. And in pursuing their dreams, these creative thinkers made the world a better place. Lewis Latimer devised a manufacturing process that made electric lights affordable for ordinary people. Charles Drew did pioneering work in blood storage, helping save countless lives. Garrett Woods figured out how to send messages from moving trains. Learn about these and many other black scientists and inventors in this fascinating book.




African American Inventors and Their Inventions A-Z


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Did you know that African Americans invented the mop, lawn mower, clock, gas mask, and more? In this fun children's book, the author takes the reader on an alphabet journey while playfully introducing the inventions of African Americans.




The Crayon Man


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Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway. purple mountains' majesty, mauvelous, jungle green, razzmatazz... What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in color. Here's the true story of an inventor who so loved nature's vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children - in a bright green box for only a nickel With experimentation, and a special knack for listening, Edwin Binney and his dynamic team at Crayola created one of the world's most enduring, best-loved childhood toys - empowering children to dream in COLOR




Popular Mechanics


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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.