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CHARLES DREW: DOCTOR WHO GOT THE WORLD PUMPED UP TO DONATE BLOOD

Meet Dr. Charles Drew!

Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book presents life of the doctor who conducted research on the properties and preservation of blood plasma and was a leader in establishing blood banks.


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Meet Dr. Charles Drew!

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book presents life of the doctor who conducted research on the properties and preservation of blood plasma and was a leader in establishing blood banks.

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