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2005, c2004., One World : Ballantine Books Call No: 921 GASTON Edition: 1st trade pbk. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents a biography of A.G. Gaston, telling the story of how he rose from poverty to become one of the wealthiest African-Americans in the country with a fortune worth over 130 million, and discussing his family life, his early business ventures, and his financial support of civil rights causes.
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2022., Castle Point Books Call No: 796.323092 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "His power, speed, and killer instincts made him a basketball phenom, but it was blood, sweat, and determination that turned him into an undisputed champion. From the day Sports Illustrated deemed him "The Chosen One" when he was still in high school, LeBron James, a skinny kid from Akron, Ohio, rose to stardom for his world-class athleticism. Two decades, four NBA championships, three Olympic medals, four MVP awards, three teams, and eighteen All-Star selections later, LeBron is the reigning king of the NBA. The world watches in awe as he breaks countless records and sets jaw-dropping new ones. He has taken his success further than anyone imagined, proving himself a savvy investor and businessman, making a splash in the entertainment industry, and emerging as a powerful voice for social justice. Brian Boone's LeBron: Life Lessons from The King offers courtside seats to the highs and lows of LeBron's unbelievable journey and reveals valuable insights for anyone trying to make their own lofty dreams come true."--Publisher.
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Juvenile Call No: Biography WALKER Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Before Madam C.J. Walker launched a line of beauty and hair products for black women, she was Sarah Breedlove, a washerwoman in rural Louisiana. This title presents Walker's fascinating biography, tracing her life from a childhood in poverty to becoming America's first female self-made millionaire. Through accessible text and historical photographs, readers will learn about Walker's entrepreneurial mind and the spirit that allowed her to found a company and launch a successful beauty empire in the unlikeliest of times. This text, through its use of social studies concepts, primary sources, and a comprehensive timeline, is designed to engage readers while supporting classroom learning.
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2017, PowerKids Press Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Emily and her winged horse, Pegasus, face an ancient challenge of Olympic proportions in this fourth book of an exciting series. A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily's heart breaks as she watches, particularl
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2005., Primary, Children's Press Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Scholastic news nonfiction readersSummary Note: Introduces the life of Madam C.J. Walker, who invented hair-care products for African Americans, founded factories and beauty schools, and organized one of the first national meetings of businesswomen in the United States.
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c2001., Enslow Publishers Call No: B Wal Edition: Rev. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Great African AmericansSummary Note: Describes the life of the African-American laundress who founded a cosmetics company and became the first female self-made millionaire in the United States.
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2003, c2000., Pre-adolescent, Candlewick Press Call No: B Edition: 1st pbk. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success.