Madam C.J. Walker: Inventor and Businesswoman (Stem Scientists and Inventors)
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Madam C.J. Walker: Inventor and Businesswoman (Stem Scientists and Inventors)
By (Author) Lisa M B Simons
Capstone Press
Capstone Press
1st January 2018
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Science and technology
B
Physical Properties
Paperback
24
Description
Madam C.J. Walker wasn't just an inventor. She was also a political activist and businesswoman. Young readers will discover that she was not only fought for civil rights, but became one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.
Author Bio
Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 50 nonfiction children's books, as well as four middle grade choose your path novels and an adult history book. She's twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children's Literature. She's also received a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Southern Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.
