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Madam C. J. Walker: Inventor and Millionaire

Age 4-8
Grade 1-2

Pat McKissack, Fredrick McKissack

Madam C. J. Walker: Inventor and Millionaire

Paperback (Enslow Elementary Jan. 1, 2013)
"Don’t wait for opportunities to come . . . get up and make them!" said Madam C. J. Walker. She rose from laundry woman to become America’s first black woman millionaire. Born in poverty, Walker set her sights on a better life and made her fortune by developing hair care and beauty products specially formulated for African Americans. As her wealth and influence grew, she also channeled her energies into working for civil rights and social change. This real-life rags-to-riches story comes to life in an engaging narrative by the McKissacks.
Series
Famous African Americans
ISBN
1464402019 / 9781464402012
Pages
24
Weight
0.3 oz.
Dimensions
8.8 x 0.2 in.

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