Madam C.J. Walker: The Woman Behind Hair Care Products for African Americans

by Sally Lee

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977110589
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Little Inventor
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

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.  

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Difficult Childhood 6

A Home of Her Own 8

Life in St. Louis 10

Self-Improvement 12

A Fresh Start 14

The Walker Company 16

Working Harder 18

Heading to Pittsburgh 20

On the Move Again 22

Respect 24

Fighting for Her Race 26

Working to the End 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Highlights the scientific process; Includes inventions kids can relate to; Meets Next Generation Science Standards; Includes full-color photographs, sidebars, and facts