Books with author Mary Oluonye

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Madagascar. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Madagascar’s strange wildlife, taste a hot side dish called lasary voatabia, and attend Alahamady - a festive new year’s celebration. A special section introduces Madagascar’s capital, many languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

A Notable Life Series reflects America's rich cultural diversity by introducing young readers to important, noteworthy historical and contemporary men and women of different ethnic heritages. Young readers get an overview of the person's life and learn how they were shaped by the circumstances and times in which they lived or live. Children gain an understanding of how these men and women set goals, faced challenges, and accomplished their goals through hard work, persistence and faith in themselves. This volume in the Notable Life Series presents a concise, easy to read biography of Madam C.J. Walker. Reading Level: Grades 2-4 "Mary Oluonye brings Madam Walker's story to life in a way that will inspire young readers to follow their own dreams for success. " - A'Lelia Bundles, Madam C.J. Walker biographer and great-great granddaughter.

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Madagascar. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Madagascar’s strange wildlife, taste a hot side dish called lasary voatabia, and attend Alahamady - a festive new year’s celebration. A special section introduces Madagascar’s capital, many languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

A Notable Life Series reflects America's rich cultural diversity by introducing young readers to important, noteworthy historical and contemporary men and women of different ethnic heritages. Young readers get an overview of the person's life and learn how they were shaped by the circumstances and times in which they lived or live. Children gain an understanding of how these men and women set goals, faced challenges, and accomplished their goals through hard work, persistence and faith in themselves. "Mary Oluonye brings Madam Walker's story to life in a way that will inspire young readers to follow their own dreams for success." A'Lelia Bundles, Madam Walker biographer and great-great-granddaughter.

A biography of Morgan's life, as well as the events occurring during his lifetime that influenced his choices and inventions, thus giving a fuller picture of the man and his times. Section Headings include: Early Life, Growing Up, Moving On, A Changing Country, The Great Migration, First Stop Cincinnati, Then On To Cleveland, Ohio, A Business of His Own, Morgan's Safety Hood, The Call, The Traffic Signal, Good Citizen, and Later Years. Patent List, Awards and Citations List, Additional Resources (Books, Websites, Video), Bibliography and Index included.

A biography of Morgans life, as well as the events occurring during his lifetime that influenced his choices and inventions, thus giving a fuller picture of the man and his times. Section Headings include: Early Life, Growing Up, Moving On, A Changing Country, The Great Migration, First Stop Cincinnati, Then On To Cleveland, Ohio, A Business of His Own, Morgans Safety Hood, The Call, The Traffic Signal, Good Citizen, and Later Years.Patent List, Awards and Citations List, Additional Resources (Books, Websites, Video), Bibliography and Index included.

Pack your bags! We’re headed to Madagascar. On this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn all about the country’s landscape, culture, people, and more. We’ll explore Madagascar’s strange wildlife, taste a hot side dish called lasary voatabia, and attend Alahamady - a festive new year’s celebration. A special section introduces Madagascar’s capital, many languages, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.

A Notable Life Series reflects America's rich cultural diversity by introducing young readers to important, noteworthy historical and contemporary men and women of different ethnic heritages. Young readers get an overview of the person's life and learn how they were shaped by the circumstances and times in which they lived or live. Children gain an understanding of how these men and women set goals, faced challenges, and accomplished their goals through hard work, persistence and faith in themselves. This volume in the Notable Life Series presents a concise, easy to read biography of Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor.