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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2008 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Booker T. Washington
By Suzanne Slade, Siri Weber Feeney (Illustrator)
A former slave defies odds to build a school and inspire a community.
4.5/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings
24 pages· 808 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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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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The fine print
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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