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The real McCoy: a picture book about inventor Elijah McCoy

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Publisher:
Scholastic
Publication Date:
[1992]
Language:
English
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Points: 0.5

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Vivid paintings and a simple text chronicle the life and achievements of African-American inventor Elijah McCoy, developer of more than fifty patented inventions, including an innovative oil cup that revolutionized railroad operations.

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9780590435963
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.7, 0.5 Points

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Last Indexed2025-01-24 04:46:45AM

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