Today's read caught my attention thanks to the mix of counting and inventions...I don't think I've ever run across anything with this type of mix. I'm looking forward to see how the author handles the information and whether it stays entertaining or not.
So off we go!
INVENTIONS TO COUNT ON
A Celebration of Black Inventors
by Dana Marie Miroballi
Illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
Harry N. Abrams
Picture Book
40 pages
ages 3 to 5
From forgotten innovators like Anna M. Mangin to well-known inventors like James West, this picture book is a celebration of Black history and inventors with a unique counting rhyme
One heater keeps a family warm / Sheltered from the winter storm.
Two phones bridge a thousand miles / Bringing laughter, joy, and smiles.
From traffic lights to ice cream scoopers to fire trucks, there are so many different ways that Black inventors changed history. Follow a bustling modern-day family as they get ready for a beloved family member’s 100th birthday. Woven into their activities are ten inventions that positively impact their daily lives as they prepare for the celebration.
With simple, rhyming text and charming art, Inventions to Count On: A Celebration of Black Inventors shines a light on forgotten pioneers, including Alice H. Parker, Garrett Morgan, Anna M. Mangin, Joseph Winters, Alfred L. Cralle, Sarah Boone, Jan Ernst Matzeliger, and Alexander Miles, as well as honoring celebrated inventors like James West, who developed the tiny microphone still used in cell phones today, and Granville T. Woods, who invented third rail technology for trains.
One heater keeps a family warm / Sheltered from the winter storm.
Two phones bridge a thousand miles / Bringing laughter, joy, and smiles.
From traffic lights to ice cream scoopers to fire trucks, there are so many different ways that Black inventors changed history. Follow a bustling modern-day family as they get ready for a beloved family member’s 100th birthday. Woven into their activities are ten inventions that positively impact their daily lives as they prepare for the celebration.
With simple, rhyming text and charming art, Inventions to Count On: A Celebration of Black Inventors shines a light on forgotten pioneers, including Alice H. Parker, Garrett Morgan, Anna M. Mangin, Joseph Winters, Alfred L. Cralle, Sarah Boone, Jan Ernst Matzeliger, and Alexander Miles, as well as honoring celebrated inventors like James West, who developed the tiny microphone still used in cell phones today, and Granville T. Woods, who invented third rail technology for trains.
MY TIDBITS
With a mix of layers, rhyme, and facts, this is an ingenious way to bring across a little historical knowledge and counting, too.
This book highlights Black inventors and their inventions, and celebrates their accomplishments while raising awareness, too. But it doesn't stop there. It's also a counting book to help young listeners practice their numbers along the way. While this might sound like a lot, especially for the intended age group, it flows smoothly and stays very age appropriate.
From heaters to ice cream scoops and much more, these pages take a look at a wide variety of inventors and their inventions. Each inventor gains a two-page spread with their name along one side. The invention is introduced visually and clearly, while the text sticks to a slightly more poetic direction as it introduces not only the invention but what it accomplishes. This keeps the material simple and understandable for the younger age group, and breezes across the history without feeling heavy.
It's a clever way to wrap in knowledge goodness in several directions and stay entertaining at the same time.
2 comments:
I have not seen the mix either - I wonder what the pitch looked like!
That would be interesting to see!
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