Madam C.J. Walker and Her Beauty Empire (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781499421316)

Before Madam C.J. Walker launched a line of beauty and hair products for black women, she was Sarah Breedlove, a washerwoman in rural Louisiana. This title presents Walker's fascinating biography, tracing her life from a childhood in poverty to becoming America's first female self-made millionaire. Through accessible text and historical photographs, readers will learn about Walker's entrepreneurial mind and the spirit that allowed her to found a company and launch a successful beauty empire in the unlikeliest of times. This text, through its use of social studies concepts, primary sources, and a comprehensive timeline, is designed to engage readers while supporting classroom learning.

Author: Caitie McAneney
ISBN-10: 1499421311
ISBN-13: 9781499421316
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2016
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.90w x 0.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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