Cover of Madam C.J. Walker (Lives and Times (Des Plaines, Ill.).)

Madam C.J. Walker (Lives and Times (Des Plaines, Ill.).)

by Margaret C. Hall

Lives and Times

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover how Madam C.J. Walker created special hair products and became a successful businesswoman who helped many people. Follow her inspiring journey as she built factories, taught beauty skills, and brought women together across the country. Her story shows how hard work and creativity can change lives.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalBiographyBusinesspeopleComing of AgeSocial JusticeFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
140343252X
Pages
32
Publisher
Heinemann Educational Books
Published
October 2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,049

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Children: Grades 3-4Juvenile literatureBusinesspeopleBiographyUnited StatesChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 NonfictionHistoryCosmetics industryBiography & Autobiography - Cultural HeritageBusiness & EconomicsAfrican American women executivesMadam,Walker, C. J.,1867-1919African American women executiAfrican AmericansWomen

People

C. J. Walker Madam (1867-1919)

Places

United States