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-- Madam C. J. Walker.[2017]., Blue River Press Call No: B WAL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Madam C. J. Walker was born on a southern plantation; the first in her family bo be born free. Her parents, former slaves, could not afford to send her to school. That didn't stop her from becoming America's first female self-made millionaire"--Back cover.
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Call No: Biography BOSSES Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Who were history's most empowering bosses? Who was voted "Best Deal-Maker?" In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Bosses, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about top women bosses who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage struggling readers. Backmatter material includes writing prompts that encourage readers to think creatively and critically. Series includes, a table of contents, educational sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography.
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c2003., HarperResource Call No: 658.11 Fri Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The authors draw from their own experiences starting a public relations firm to offer practical advice to women on how to start a business, discussing the pros and cons of self-employment, and covering topics such as legalities, finances, business plans, marketing, and hiring and firing employees.
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2019., Bellwether Media Call No: 338.7 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers: Women leading the way.Summary Note: It s not easy running one of the largest corporations in the world, but Indra Nooyi is up to the task. This low-level title takes early readers through the PepsiCo CEO s childhood in India, all the way up to her present-day work, creating healthier snacks and a modern Pepsi design. Indra Nooyi is leading business into the future!
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[2019]., Juvenile, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Call No: 920 SCH Edition: Young reader's edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Eleven-year-old Maurice must beg for change in order to eat, but when Laura stops to help, they begin a years-long friendship that gives each a new perspective and hope. Includes a list of suggested acts of kindness.
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[2019], Pre-adolescent, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Call No: 974.7 1 043 092 2 Edition: Young reader's ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "[Adapted from the original book], eleven-year-old Maurice must beg for change in order to eat, but when Laura stops to help, they begin a years-long friendship that gives each a new perspective and hope. Includes a list of suggested acts of kindness"--Provided by publisher.
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By Follett, Ken2006., New American Library Call No: HISTORICAL F FOL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)
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2013., Alfred A. Knopf Call No: 658.4 San Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Considers why women are still underrepresented in leadership positions in the United States and explains the causes of this trend. Provides a framework that will help women to reach greater heights and become leaders in the realms of government and industry.
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1991., Chelsea Call No: 921 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A biography of the businesswoman whose invention of cosmetics led to great financial success.
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c1993., Chelsea House Publishers Call No: B WAL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Junior world biographiesSummary Note: Presents the life of the black laundress who founded a cosmetics company and became the first female self-made millionaire 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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[2020]., Juvenile, Pebble Call No: Biography WALKER Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Smithsonian little explorer.Summary Note: Briefly explores the life of Madam C.J. Walker, who worked her way from the cotton fields of Louisiana to becoming a successful businesswoman and one of the first female self-made millionaires in the United States.
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-- Shadow warriors of World War two[2017]., Chicago Review Press Call No: WAR Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Unveils the history of female agents who worked behind enemy lines during World War II, and the stories of those who established a web of resistance across the continent.
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2020., Bellwether Media Call No: 384.3 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers. Women leading the way.Summary Note: Rising through the ranks at Google to become CEO of YouTube, Susan Wojcicki is a tech titan! Profiles and timelines help chronicle the life of this savvy CEO, from her childhood to her role today. Young readers will be inspired to see how Susan took her career from her parent s garage to become the leader at YouTube in this low-level title.
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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.
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2011., Anchor Books Call No: Realistic Fic Egan Edition: 1st Anchor Books ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: In a variety of interconnected narratives, readers are able to follow along with the experiences of Bennie Salazar, a former punk rocker and record executive, and Sasha, the woman he currently employs as they live out their secret lives over several years in such regions as New York, San Francisco, and Africa.
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-- Madame C.J. Walkerc2012., Juvenile, Enslow Elementary Call No: B Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Series Title: I like inventors!Summary Note: Presents a biography of Madam C. J. Walker, who despite her poor upbringing went on to invent her own line of hair products and become the first female African-American millionaire. A recipe to make homemade bubble bath is included in the back of the book.
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[2022]., Juvenile, Creston Books Call No: B Malone Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Picture book featuring the true story of Annie Turnbo Malone, the woman who actually became the first Black female millionaire--a title commonly thought to belong to Madam C.J. Walker--through her hair and beauty products. Eventually, she created the company Poro and patented the Poro method of self-care, and it was actually Annie who taught Madam C.J. Walker. Includes a timeline and glossary.