The real McCoy: a picture book about inventor Elijah McCoy
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Published:
New York : Scholastic, [1992].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Points: 0.5
Status:
Madeline Island Intermediate Nonfiction
+ 608 TOW
Description
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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Madeline Island Intermediate Nonfiction
+ 608 TOW
Available
Apr 28, 2017
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0590435965
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.7, 0.5 Points
Level 5.7, 0.5 Points
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Description
A biography of the Canadian-born black American who studied engineering in Scotland and patented over fifty inventions despite the obstacles he faced because of his race.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.7,0.5,7161.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Towle, W., & Clay, W. (1992). The real McCoy: a picture book about inventor Elijah McCoy. New York, Scholastic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Towle, Wendy, 1963- and Wil. Clay. 1992. The Real McCoy: A Picture Book About Inventor Elijah McCoy. New York, Scholastic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Towle, Wendy, 1963- and Wil. Clay, The Real McCoy: A Picture Book About Inventor Elijah McCoy. New York, Scholastic, 1992.
MLA Citation (style guide)Towle, Wendy and Wil Clay. The Real McCoy: A Picture Book About Inventor Elijah McCoy. New York, Scholastic, 1992.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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