Charles Drew: Distinguished Surgeon and Blood Researcher
CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE Growing Up African-American 4 CHAPTER TWO Becoming Dr Charles Drew 12 CHAPTER THREE Creating a Blood Bank 22 CHAPTER FOUR Drew and the Red Cross 32 Because of Charles Drew 42 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 46 Learn More 47 Index 48 About the Author 48
5 CHAPTER ONE Charles Drew would grow up to change the medical field with his scientific discoveries about blood Science and technology were changing lives in the early 1900s Cars made travel more convenient Electricity in homes improved daily living Medical breakthroughs such as aspirin and vaccines helped treat and prevent sickness Charles Drew would also contribute to science Charles was born in Washington DC on June 3 1904 He lived a short but successful life GROWING UP AFRICAN-AMERICAN
