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1. The oldest student: how Mary Walker learned to read

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Author:
Hubbard, Rita L.
Publisher:
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date:
2020
Lexile measure:
AD: Adult Directed 830L
Language:
English
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East Hampton Juvenile Biography
JB HISTORY Walker
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"A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116"--

2. The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

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Author:
Hubbard, Rita
Publisher:
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
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Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that. In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family....
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