Mary McLeod Bethune: Woman of Courage (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780766041035)

After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with $1.50 in her pocket, Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The school she started in Florida is a legacy that continues her mission today. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women and was appointed to the National Youth Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This inspiring, readable biography shows the power of determination and a dream.

Author: Patricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack
ISBN-10: 0766041034
ISBN-13: 9780766041035
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/16/2013
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 7.60w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 156436 / Mary McLeod Bethune: Woman of Courage


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2013 pg. 151
Booklist 04/01/2013 pg. 62
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 193 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw