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7 - 9
Genre
nonfiction
Page Count
48
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Scholastic, Incorporated - (Cartwheel Books)
Grade Level
2nd - 4th
ISBN
9780590480338
Lexile
740L
Themes
biography

Great Black Heroes: Five Notable Inventors

Written by Wade Hudson
These inspiring chapter-book biographies follow the lives of influential and talented African Americans, detailing the obstacles they overcame in achieving their great accomplishments.
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Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades 3-5.

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7 - 9
Genre
nonfiction
Page Count
48
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated - (Cartwheel Books)
Grade Level
2nd - 4th
ISBN
9780590480338
Lexile
740L
Themes
biography
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