Booker T Washington

Describes the life of Booker T. Washington, his accomplishments as an educator, and his impact on the fight for equality... (more)

Describes the life of Booker T. Washington, his accomplishments as an educator, and his impact on the fight for equality. (less)

By the time he was 9 years old, Booker T. Washington had already witnessed the horrors of slavery, civil war, and racism... (more)

By the time he was 9 years old, Booker T. Washington had already witnessed the horrors of slavery, civil war, and racism. At the age of 16, Washington's lifelong passion for learning was ignited, and when he turned 25, he established the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Alabama. The school was open to African-American students who wanted to learn vocational skills as a part of their education. Washington also became a leading spokesman for the African-American community. (less)

"Booker T. Washington has been described as the most famous and influential black man in the United States between 1895 ... (more)

"Booker T. Washington has been described as the most famous and influential black man in the United States between 1895 and 1915. Born into slavery, his childhood was marked by poverty and hard labor. This compelling volume traces Washington's life from those early years, through his determined struggle to achieve an education, to his rise as an influential black leader and his sometimes-controversial ideas about how blacks should work to achieve equality in U.S. society. Accessible text covers important social studies material, while lively images bring the text to life. Photo captions, sidebars, and graphic organizers enhance the main text."-- (less)

"How much do you know about Booker T. Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about this famous teacher and lead... (more)

"How much do you know about Booker T. Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about this famous teacher and leader. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"-- (less)

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