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1) Swords: an artist's devotion

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Boos, Ben

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Illustrated with breathtaking intricacy, a celebration of swords and swordsmen spans history and cultures to review the ancient warriors who lived by the sword, from Beowulf to medieval knights, and from stealthy ninja and samurai to legendary maidens of war.

2) Fantasy: an artist's realm

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Boos, Ben

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Readers are invited to immerse themselves in the sovereignty of New Perigord, brought to life through the artistry of the author and illustrator, Ben Boos.

3) What color is my world?: the lost history of African-American inventors

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Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem

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While twins Ella and Herbie help the handyman Mr. Mital work on their new home, he tells them about such inventors as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, giving them a new view of their heritage as African-Americans.

4) What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors

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Jabbar, Kareem Abdul

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eBook, Kindle

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA's alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup
of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book.

Did you know that James West invented the microphone in your cell phone? That Fred Jones invented the refrigerated truck that makes supermarkets possible? Or that Dr. Percy Julian synthesized cortisone from soy, easing untold people's pain? These are

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Ben Boos

1) Swords: an artist's devotion

2) Fantasy: an artist's realm

3) What color is my world?: the lost history of African-American inventors

4) What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors