Madam C. J. Walker: the beauty boss

"Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C.J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Among her many...

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Main Author: Rodríguez, Janel (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. [2023]
Edition:First edition
Series:Bright minds
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Summary:"Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C.J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Among her many accomplishments, she invented a Black hair care method, known as the "Walker system," as a treatment for scalp disorders like alopecia, along with many other Black hair care products. It is time to remember how Madam C.J. Walker's inventions and her contributions changed our society ... and our world!"--
Physical Description:40 pages color illustrations 25 cm
Audience:Ages 8-10
Grades 4-6
ISBN:9781338865318
1338865315

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