Includes bibliographical references (page 39) and index.
Contents:
Let's poke into... the story of Charles Drew! -- Highlights of a life -- Known for... -- A hardworking family -- Extra! extra! read all about it! -- Superstar athlete -- A new inspiration -- Outrunning racism -- A scholar! -- A shocking focus -- Fresh blood -- What is blood actually? -- Movin' on up -- A trailblazer -- Researcher Charlie -- A better blood bank -- Blood - red cells = genius! -- Newlyweds -- Go, Charlie, go! -- Paging Dr. Drew! -- Follow the leader -- Nailed it! -- Bloodmobiles! -- Boo to racism -- The top doc -- A tragic end -- Legacy -- The next Charles Drew? -- Your turn!
Summary:
"A biography series highlighting the work and social impact of BIPOC inventors"-- Provided by publisher. "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!"-- Provided by publisher.
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