Mary McLeod Bethune: Woman of Courage (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781464402043)

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: 1464402043
ISBN-13: 9781464402043
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/16/2013
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.80h x 7.20w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
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