Mrs. Townsend's Class Magical Journeys in History |
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| Author:
| Burnett, Lois D. |
| Editor:
| Frazier, Angela |
| Illustrator:
| Fowler, Chris |
| Designed by:
| Giddings, Jodi |
| ISBN: | 978-0-578-89482-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2021 |
| Publisher: | DeLise Press, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $11.00 |
Book Description:
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MRS. TOWNSEND'S CLASS: MAGICAL JOURNEYS IN HISTORY, is the first of a five-book series celebrating African American inventors. Aimed toward children in grades 3 through 6, the books take students on a magical journey, introducing them to lesser-known African Americans who changed the world with their inventions.Each invention comes to life for the children in Mrs. Townsend's Class, and in book one, Lewis Latimer's incandescent light bulb, Carbon Filament, is the lead invention and...
More DescriptionMRS. TOWNSEND'S CLASS: MAGICAL JOURNEYS IN HISTORY, is the first of a five-book series celebrating African American inventors. Aimed toward children in grades 3 through 6, the books take students on a magical journey, introducing them to lesser-known African Americans who changed the world with their inventions.Each invention comes to life for the children in Mrs. Townsend's Class, and in book one, Lewis Latimer's incandescent light bulb, Carbon Filament, is the lead invention and guide. He introduces the students to his friends, Traffic Signal, Shoe Lasting Machine, Railway Telegraphy, and Ice Cream - each character arrives on a magical stage, excited to meet the children and share their stories about how and why they were created.The students become a part of the story as Carbon Filament makes on young student, Samantha, the keeper of the light. The light represents the student's desire and commitment to learning. These stories will not only inspire and influence creativity but will serve as proof that all children can reach for the stars