Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world!
Born in Washington, D.C., in 1904, Charles R. Drew was a Black surgeon and medical researcher. Known as the “Father of The Blood Bank,” he researched in the field of blood transfusions, and developed improved techniques for blood storage. Among his many accomplishments, he developed America’s first large-scale blood bank during World War II. It is time to remember how Charles R. Drew's inventions and his contributions changed our society… and our world!
Title alpha Charles Drew: The Innovator of the Blood Bank
Category Instructional Nonfiction History Grades 3-5
Pages Count 40
Genre Nonfiction
Trim Size 9 1/2" x 8"
JLG Span Summer
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2023-04-03
JLG Release Date Aug 2023
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Instructional Nonfiction History Grades 3-5
Instructional Nonfiction History Grades 3-5
Instructional Nonfiction History Grades 3-5
For Grades 3-5
This collection of 12 nonfiction books brings history to life with high-interest topics, colorful illustrations, and engaging storytelling. Covering cultures, events, people, and discoveries, these books support curriculum learning while sparking curiosity about the past.