Book Resume

for The Real McCoy: The Life of an African-American Inventor by Wendy Towle and Wil Clay

Professional book information and credentials for The Real McCoy.

1 Professional Review
1 Book Award
Selected for 1 State/Province List

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Born in Canada in 1844, Elijah McCoy, the son of former slaves, patented over 50 ...read more [close]

Grade Levels:*
Grades 1-6
Lexile Level:
920L

Cultural Experience:
African American
Genre:
Biography
Nonfiction
Year Published:
1995

10 Subject Headings

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From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)

Born in Canada in 1844, Elijah McCoy, the son of former slaves, patented over 50 inventions throughout his life. This simply told history of an African-American inventor focuses on McCoy's achievements without minimizing the barriers he faced because he was black. Full-page illustrations by Clay show a man wholly dedicated to his work and his dreams. A role model for many African-Americans while he was alive, McCoy is once again a source of pride and inspiration. (Ages 7-10)

CCBC Choices 1993 © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1993. Used with permission.

1 Book Awards & Distinctions

The Real McCoy was recognized by committees of professional librarians and educators for the following book awards and distinctions.

CCBC Choices, Selection, 1993

1 Selection for State & Provincial Recommended Reading Lists

The Real McCoy was selected by educational and library professionals to be included on the following state/provincial reading lists.

United States Lists (1)

Florida

Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards: ELA, 3rd Grade

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