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Description
The book provides a biographical sketch of Granville Woods, an African American inventor often called the "Black Edison." It describes his life and some of his most notable inventions, including the telegraph and railway safety devices. The book is written for young readers in lower elementary grades.
Quick Summary
Meet Granville Woods, the "Black Edison" who actually beat Thomas Edison in a patent battle and invented a telegraph system that kept trains from crashing. Kids will love discovering how this real-life inventor went from being a poor kid who started working at 10 years old to becoming a genius whose inventions are still used today. If your kid loves inspiring true stories about people who changed the world like the "Who Was?" series or "National Geographic Readers" about groundbreaking scientists, they'll be obsessed with this book. Perfect for kids in grades 1-3 (ages 6-8) who are curious about science, history, and seeing an underdog win.