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Elijah McCoy's Steam Engine

Elijah McCoy's Steam Engine

By Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Bill Slavin

By Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Bill Slavin

By Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Bill Slavin

By Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Bill Slavin

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Part of Great Idea Series

Part of Great Idea Series

Paperback $8.99

Aug 06, 2013 | ISBN 9781770495142 | 5-8 years

Ebook $8.99

Nov 16, 2011 | ISBN 9781770491113 | 5-8 years

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    About All Aboard!

    In the second of Tundra’s Great Idea Series, biographies for children who are just starting to read, Monica Kulling presents the life of an extraordinary man. There were few opportunities for the son of slaves, but Elijah McCoy’s dreams led him to study mechanical engineering in Scotland. He learned everything there was to know about engines – how to design them and how to build them. But when he returned to the United States to look for work at the Michigan Central Railroad, the only job Elijah could get was shoveling coal into a train’s firebox. Undaunted, he went on to invent a means of oiling the engine while the train was running, changing the face of travel around the world. With playful text and lively illustrations, All Aboard! Elijah McCoy’s Steam Engine may be the first biography a child discovers, and it will whet the appetite for many more.

    About All Aboard!

    In the second of Tundra’s Great Idea series, biographies for children who are just starting to read, Monica Kulling presents the life of an extraordinary man.

    There were few opportunities for the son of slaves, but Elijah McCoy’s dreams led him to study mechanical engineering in Scotland. He learned everything there was to know about engines – how to design them and how to build them. But when he returned to the United States to look for work at the Michigan Central Railroad, the only job Elijah could get was shoveling coal into a train’s firebox.

    Undaunted, he went on to invent a means of oiling the engine while the train was running, changing the face of travel around the world.

    With playful text and lively illustrations, All Aboard! Elijah McCoy’s Steam Engine may be the first biography a child discovers, and it will whet the appetite for many more.

    Also by Monica Kulling

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    Also by Monica Kulling

    Susan B. Anthony: Her Fight for Equal Rights
    Dr. Jo
    Eliza Hamilton: Founding Mother
    Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father
    Clean Sweep! Frank Zamboni's Ice Machine
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    About Monica Kulling

    Monica Kulling was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She received a BA in creative writing from the University of Victoria. Monica is the author of over 50 books for children, including the popular Great Idea series, stories of inventors. The third… More about Monica Kulling

    About Bill Slavin

    Bill Slavin has illustrated more than fifty books for children, including The Big Book of Canada, Bleeps and Blips to Rocket Ships and Shooting Hoops and Skating Loops. His work has received numerous awards, including the 2004 Blue Spruce Award… More about Bill Slavin

    About Monica Kulling

    Monica Kulling was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She received a BA in creative writing from the University of Victoria. Monica is the author of over 50 books for children, including the popular Great Idea series, stories of inventors. The third… More about Monica Kulling

    About Bill Slavin

    Bill Slavin has illustrated more than fifty books for children, including The Big Book of Canada, Bleeps and Blips to Rocket Ships and Shooting Hoops and Skating Loops. His work has received numerous awards, including the 2004 Blue Spruce Award… More about Bill Slavin

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Aug 06, 2013 | 32 Pages | 8 x 10 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9781770495142

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Tundra Books
    Nov 16, 2011 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years | ISBN 9781770491113

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    Praise for All Aboard!

    “An engaging biography of the African-American inventor…. The narrative includes fictionalized dialogue and clear explanations about how the machinery works and concludes with an inspiring message…. Expressive watercolors, some full page and some full spread, capture the time period, allowing readers to imagine what life was like in this era, and add energy and touches of humor.” – School Library Journal and Black History Month 2011: SLJ‘s Picks

    “… The facts are well supported by the colourful pictures. McCoy’s life is an inspiration to young people as it tells of his dream and passion for becoming an engineer… an excellent read aloud. These bold illustrations are full of action showing trains and people in motion and likely to keep young readers’ interest. Highly recommended.” – Resource Links

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