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Where did the expression "the real McCoy" come from? African-American inventor Elijah McCoy's successful design of an automatic oil cup may have inspired the popular phrase. This book introduces children to the life of the brilliant pioneer whose contributions to technology, science, and home are very much in evidence today. Beautiful paintings. Reading Level 3.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Wil Clay (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0590435973-3-15875531
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Wil Clay (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 39195266-6
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the real mccoy: the life of an african american inventor
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Wil Clay (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 39195266-6
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The Real McCoy: The Life of an African American Inventor
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Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Wil Clay (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0590435973I2N00
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The Real McCoy: The Life of an African American Inventor
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: New. Wil Clay (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0590435973