Booker T. Washington: Great American Educator (Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies) [Library Binding]

Braun (Author), Eric (Author), Martin (Illustrator), Cynthia (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies

A biography telling the life story of Booker T. Washington, along with his accomplishments toward promoting the education of African Americans. Written in graphic-novel format.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-6–Readable and inviting, these beginning biographies serve as good basic introductions to these individuals. A yellow background is used to set apart text that is a direct quotation from a primary source, allowing readers to distinguish it from the fictional dialogue and the narration. The Internet Sites section leads readers to facthound.com where they can enter a book code to get a list of relevant sites. While not outstanding, the art is engaging and bright, and the format will appeal to graphic-novel fans as well as reluctant readers searching for a simple biography.–Deanna Romriell, Salt Lake City Library, UT
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About the Author

Eric Braun is a Coughlan Press author. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Capstone Press (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736846301
• ISBN-13: 978-0736846301
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,059,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for visual learners and older readers, February 11, 2011

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This review is from: Booker T. Washington: Great American Educator (Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies) (Paperback)

Not every child likes biographies - this one may please a child who would be reluctant to pick up a straight-text biography. (It is a graphic biography, like a comic book, so be sure your child's teacher sees it and gives it an ok before the report is due!)

This book packs a lot into a very few pages - the images do a lot to convey the information. Goes into the controversy with W.E.B. DuBois, and it is clear and understandable.

Most of all, what comes through loud and clear is the dignity of work and the importance of education.

People risked their lives, worked and struggled to get an education; nowadays kids shrug off what is given to them. This book may set them thinking.