Booker T. Washington (On My Own Biographies)

By Thomas Amper

Book Overview

Introducing new readers to some of history's most interesting and important people, these biographies focus on the pivotal episodes that show what kind of person the subject is (or was) and how he or she came to be famous. Although written in a story format, these books are not fictionalized accounts. A chronology of major events follows the story, along with a brief summary of the subject's life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575050943
• ISBN13: 9781575050942
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Well-done story, fabulous illustrations

For a good background on Booker T. Washington that does not try to place blame (for slavery), this is the book to read. It gave a lovely story on his life, without getting into politics. The real joy of this book are the illustrations. The artist captures the essence of the time and the person in beautifully rendered paintings. While children will enjoy the "pictures" and the story, anyone will appreciate this as a wonderful art book. The artist has done another children's book that is just as beautiful as this one. Between the author and the artist, Booker T. Washington's life was captured in an unforgettable way. Look forward to seeing and reading more from both these talented people!