
This engaging picture book biography introduces young readers to Elijah McCoy, a brilliant African-American inventor from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite facing significant racial discrimination, McCoy's innovative spirit led him to patent over fifty inventions, including crucial improvements to lubrication systems for machinery, which reportedly led to the phrase 'the real McCoy.' The book highlights his engineering studies in Scotland and his contributions to everyday items like the lawn sprinkler and shoe heels. It's an inspiring story of resilience, ingenuity, and overcoming adversity, beautifully illustrated with oil paintings.
A biography of the Canadian-born black American who studied engineering in Scotland and patented over fifty inventions despite the obstacles he faced because of his race.