Madam C. J. Walker

Reinforced Library Binding
Special Price $21.75 Regular Price $29.00
ISBN
978-1-338-86531-8
Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Among her many accomplishments, she invented a Black hair care method, known as the “Walker system,” as a treatment for scalp disorders like alopecia, along with many other Black hair care products. It is time to remember how Madam C. J. Walker´s inventions and contributions changed our society… and our world!
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Written By Janel Rodriguez
Key Features
  • Lively text, rich in detail and history brings diverse identities and experiences to life
  • Illustrated with a fun mix of real photography and graphic art illustrations.
  • Fun facts throughout the book make compelling reading
  • STEM topics with strong curricular ties
  • Backmatter will include an activity or experiment courtesy of the Lewis Latimer House in Queens.
  • Table of contents, captions, glossary, index and further reading expose readers to classic library nonfiction text features.
Fiction / Nonfiction Nonfiction
Imprint Children's Press
Copyright 2023
Trim Size 8 X 9 1/2
Pages 40
Dewey 338.7/66855092 B

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ISBN 978-1-338-86531-8
Item Number 747744
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