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Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem , Obstfeld, Raymond

What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors

40 pp. | Candlewick | January, 2012 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-4564-9 $17.99
(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Ben Boos & A. G. Ford. Under the superficial (and slightly lame) guise of entertaining two children, a fictional narrator recounts the often unrecognized contributions of black inventors and scientists. Inventions such as the gamma electric cell, induction telegraph, illusion transmitter, and even the ice-cream scoop are briefly highlighted. Foldouts and double-page spreads give additional information on inventions and their creators. Illustrations enhance the narrative. Reading list, websites.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

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