Hair-Care Millionaire

Born Sarah Breedlove in Louisiana in 1867, this determined woman developed a line of beauty products, beginning with hair conditioner, that made her rich and famous—the first African-American millionaire. She helped other women go into business for themselves, and she worked hard for the rights and dignity of other African Americans.

• Publication Date: 07/01/2010
• Copyright: 2011
• Pages: 32
• Trim Size: 7 1/2 x 9
• Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations
• Grade Level: 3–4
• Age Level: 8–9
• LC Number: 2009043014
• ATOS Reading Level: 5.1
• ATOS Points: 0.5
• Quiz #: 139170
• Dewey: 338.7