African American Entrepreneurs

by James Haskins

Book Overview

America, always revered as the land of opportunity, is rich in stories about ambitious, determined individuals who worked hard and built businesses of their own. Yet, few people know about the many African American entrepreneurs who helped shape the American dream. This collection brings their stories to life. In every century, succeeding in business has required courage, ideas, the willingness to take risks, and the desire to succeed. For an African...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471145769
• ISBN13: 9780471145769
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.8" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9