My People are Innovative: A Story About African American Inventors

Did you know that potato chips, cell phones, and the hairbrush were all created by African American inventors? Kareem did not realize these intriguing Black facts until his homework assignment became an evening of learning. Join Kareem and his younger sister, Karen, as their parents teach them about African American men and women who invented many of the things we use in our lives every day. The story is written from the perspective of a child which makes it easy for young readers to relate to the characters. Boys and girls ages 7-10 will enjoy this story and the vivid illustrations highlighting a part of history that isn’t well known. This realistic historical fiction book is perfect to use as a read-aloud. Families will enjoy reading this book together and learning about the African American innovators. Teachers can easily incorporate this book into lessons about Black culture and STEM. This picture book would make the perfect gift for boys and girls interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. It will help inspire them to learn more about the career possibilities related to these fields. Search for the companion coloring/activity book, My People are Innovative: A Coloring & Activity Book About African American Inventors, that will allow your child to have fun while learning.
ASIN: 1735731447
VSKU: BVV.1735731447.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Thompson-Gray, Tasha|Rogers Carter, Stephanie
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.