educators

"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."--.

"Invites readers to examine their habits and practices in order to better prioritize themselves and their happiness. With an understanding of the difficulties that educators face in prioritizing themselves, [the author] provides readers with the skills necessary to shift their thinking and turn self-care into an ongoing, lifelong practice. As such, this book takes readers through the thirty-six weeks of the school year, divided across four sections or seasons--the season of sacrifice, disillusionment, finding balance, and finishing strong. Each of the thirty-six weeks of the school year focuses on a single self-care method, placed there to help the reader best prioritize themselves in that time of the year. Moreover, the book takes these strategies a step further and encourages readers to utilize these tools more generally as a means of bettering their life outside of school. Through this book, readers will find strategies and tools that they will find indispensable in their journey towards becoming their best selves"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of Maria Montessori, an Italian physician and educator who founded a method of early childhood education that is still widely used today.

"David Starr Jordan was a taxonomist, a man possessed with bringing order to the natural world. In time, he would be credited with discovering nearly a fifth of the fish known to humans in his day. But the more of the hidden blueprint of life he uncovered, the harder the universe seemed to try to thwart him. His specimen collections were demolished by lightning, by fire, and eventually by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake--which sent more than a thousand of his discoveries, housed in fragile glass jars, plummeting to the floor. In an instant, his life's work was shattered. Many might have given up, given in to despair. But Jordan? He surveyed the wreckage at his feet, found the first fish he recognized, and confidently began to rebuild his collection. And this time, he introduced one clever innovation that he believed would at last protect his work against the chaos of the world"--Provided by the publisher.

An exploration of the life and work of painter Alma Woodsey Thomas, covering her childhood, influence, education, and more.

Chronicles the life and career of African American teacher Booker T. Washington, who was an accomplished speaker and who founded the Tuskegee Institute.

"A book for high school students about the life and legacy of Booker T. Washington"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life of black educator and leader Booker T. Washington, discussing how he helped shape the education system for African Americans in the aftermath of slavery.

Chronicles the life and career of journalist and activist Ida Wells.

Profiles the career and achievements of Booker T. Washington, the African-American educator who founded the Tuskegee Institute.