| Madam C.J. Walker: The Woman Behind Hair Care Products for African Americans Contributor(s): Lee, Sally (Author) |
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ISBN: 1977110584 ISBN-13: 9781977110589 Publisher: Pebble Books OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 640 |
| Series: Little Inventor |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.6" W x 8.7" (0.40 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the early 20th century, Madame C.J. Walker identified a problem, one she herself had: African Americans had no hair care products specifically designed for their hair type. So what did she do? The uneducated daughter of sharecroppers researched, invented, tested, refined, and marketed her way to becoming a self-made millionaire Historic photos fortify this inspiring rags-to-riches story. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lee, Sally Ann: - Sally Lee is the author of numerous nonfiction books for readers from kindergarten through high school. Her interest in children's literature began at the University of Missouri where she received her degree in education. Her years of teaching gave her desire to help children learn. When she left the classroom to raise her own son and daughter, writing nonfiction became a way to continue educating children. Her favorite part of writing nonfiction is doing research. It reminds her of a treasure hunt, especially when it uncovers off-beat facts that nobody else knows. It also satisfies her own curiosity about the world. Sally and her husband live in Dallas, Texas, with their children and grandchildren nearby. |