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What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors

Name: What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors
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Book Synopsis: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA's all-time leading scorer, champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book. Did you know that James West invented the microphone in your cell phone? That Fred Jones invented the refrigerated truck that makes supermarkets possible? Or that Dr. Percy Julian synthesized cortisone from soy, easing untold people’s pain? These are just some of the black inventors and innovators scoring big points in this dynamic look at several unsung heroes who shared a desire to improve people’s lives. Offering profiles with fast facts on flaps and framed by a funny contemporary story featuring two feisty twins, here is a nod to the minds behind the gamma electric cell and the ice-cream scoop, improvements to traffic lights, open-heart surgery, and more — inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance against great odds made our world safer, better, and brighter. Back matter includes an authors’ note and sources.

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Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of African-American inventors? "What Color Is My World?" is a captivating book that sheds light on the lost history of these brilliant innovators. From the invention of the microphone in your cell phone to the refrigerated truck that revolutionized supermarkets, the contributions of these inventors have truly shaped our world.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, renowned basketball legend and advocate, brings these unsung heroes to life in a kid-friendly format that is both educational and entertaining. Discover the incredible stories of inventors like James West, Fred Jones, and Dr. Percy Julian, whose innovations have had a profound impact on society.

Join us on a journey to celebrate the ingenuity and perseverance of these remarkable individuals who overcame great odds to make the world a better place. With profiles rich in fast facts and a humorous contemporary story woven throughout, "What Color Is My World?" is a must-read for anyone curious about the history of innovation.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the remarkable achievements of African-American inventors and innovators. Order your copy of "What Color Is My World?" today and be inspired by the incredible stories of these remarkable individuals.

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