Booker T. Washington
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2008 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Booker T. Washington

Written by Suzanne Slade · Illustrated by Siri Weber Feeney

A former slave defies odds to build a school and inspire a community.

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24 pages· 808 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 770L
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Bookroo's summary

Born into slavery, Booker T. Washington's thirst for knowledge led him to establish a school for African Americans by age 25. Discover his journey from oppression to becoming a pivotal leader. How did he overcome the barriers of his time to uplift a community? Uncover the challenges and triumphs of a man who changed history.

From the publisher

Booker T. Washington always loved school. Even though he was born into slavery, Booker found ways to learn. By the time he turned 25, he had helped establish a school in Alabama for African Americans. Find out how Booker T. Washington became a leader in the African-American community.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
24
Words
808
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
770L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~R
Scholastic level
L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
119995
Publication
Published
January 1, 2008
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781404839779
LCCN
2007032875
OCLC
165957019

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