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The Real McCoy: The Life of an African-American Inventor
The Real McCoy The Life of an AfricanAmerican Inventor
Author: Wendy Towle, Wil Clay (Illustrator)
Where did the expression "the real McCoy" come from? One possible source is the story behind the success of an automatic oil cup designed by the African-American inventor, Elijah McCoy. — Born in Canada to fugitive slaves, Elijah displayed an avid interest in mechanical devices from a young age. He traveled to Scotland to receive formal...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780590435963
ISBN-10: 0590435965
Publication Date: 1/1993
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: School & Library Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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I really liked this book. It was for our homeschool curr. so I really wasn't sure what the book would be about. It was a great life story. I can't wait to read it to my kids when the time comes.


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