The Unsung Heroes - There are many people whose life's work made a big difference in the world, but who did not receive recognition equal to their achievements. How many of us have ever heard of the African-American inventor, Frederick McKinley Jones? Our lives would not be the same without him, but his name has been lost to history. Come along with two boys - Pook and Boogee - one a precocious inventor and the other, his lovable, rambunctious brother, who go back in time to meet Mr. Jones. See how his intellect, perseverance, and his desire to help people resulted in amazing inventions and taught Pook and Boogee some important life lessons. Included in the story are advanced vocabulary words with definitions and additional facts about Mr. Jones. The Adventures of Pook and Boogee appeals to children's curiosity and invites them into the S.T.E.M. world.