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Charles Drew: Distinguished Surgeon and Blood Researcher

Author: Garstecki, Julia

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.2
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 4010
Points per Word 0.000249
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book is a brief, informative biography on Charles Drew. Readers will learn about Drew's early life, personal life, and contributions to science, blood banking, and blood transfusions.

Quick Summary

Charles Drew's incredible story proves that one person with determination can change the world forever, and kids will be inspired by how this Black scientist overcame barriers to develop methods that still save millions of lives today. The book highlights his clever experiments, his race against time during World War II, and how he refused to let prejudice stop him from achieving his dreams, making it feel like a real-life superhero story. If your kid loves inspiring true stories about groundbreaking scientists, they'll devour this biography just like they enjoy the "Who Was?" series. This book is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7, especially those who love science, history, or stories about people who made a difference.