My People are Innovative: A Story About African American Inventors

Thompson-Gray, Tasha

ISBN 10: 1735731447 / ISBN 13: 9781735731445

Editore: P A Reading Press, 2021

In. Codice articolo ria9781735731445_new

Riassunto:

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.

Informazioni sull'autore: Dr. Tasha Thompson-Gray is a mother, educator, and children's book author. She is passionate about her career and committed to inspiring students to love reading. As a child, Dr. Thompson-Gray loved to read and took books with her everywhere. She is now creating children's literature that explores relevant topics. When she is not working with children, Dr. Thompson-Gray enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. She grew up on the southside of Chicago and graduated from Sherman Elementary School and Curie High School. Dr. Thompson-Gray earned a Bachelor's degree in elementary education from Alabama State University. She earned a Master's degree and a Doctorate in education from Concordia University.

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Titolo: My People are Innovative: A Story About ...
Casa editrice: P A Reading Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2021
Legatura: Brossura
Illustratore: Rogers Carter, Stephanie
Condizione: New