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What Color Is My World? by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld
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What Color Is My World? by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld
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Dec 10, 2013 | ISBN 9780763664428

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    Dec 10, 2013 | ISBN 9780763664428 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Praise

A purposeful but appealing presentation of information about accomplished lives.
—Kirkus Reviews

It’s an entertaining and often surprising exploration of lesser-known innovators, past and present.
—Publishers Weekly

Young Herbie and Ella are disappointed with the dilapidated state of their new house, and cranky with the didactic handyman, Mr. Mital, who seems intent on instructing them in African-American history. "There’s more to our history than slavery, jazz, sports and civil rights marches," he insists. But he quickly gains their attention with stories of little-known inventors, which appear around them in foldout pages, with notes and peanut-gallery remarks penciled in by the kids. Some developments were life-changing, like open-heart surgery or food preservation, and some pure fun.
—Newsday

Filled with great illustrations, the book features fascinating profiles of subjects ranging from a pioneer of open-heart surgery to the inventor of the Super Soaker water gun.
—Sports Illustrated Kids

A playful history.
—USA Today

Get ready to have your mind blown with this fun book. It tells the story of twins who discover the amazing stories of African American inventors whose creations changed your world…The book has lift flaps and fast facts that makes learning so quick and easy.
—Washington Post

A highly readable tale full of fun facts about creators of color.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch

An inspiring book that broadens the definition of "inventor" and shines a light on many talented African-Americans throughout history.
—San Francisco Book Review

This introduction to lesser-known African American inventors just might inspire kids to create their own history-changing inventions.
—Instructor Magazine

Awards

NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies SELECTION

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