George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard (Smart About...)
by Laura Driscoll
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Author: Laura DriscollIllustrator: Jill Weber
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-12-29
ISBN: 0448432439
Number of pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
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Book Review: Excellent Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
A very good book for both black history and plant science. The book is nicely written and allows the reader to get involved in George Washington Carver's life. Highly recommended.
Summary of George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard (Smart About...)
Introducing Smart About Scientists! These books feature fascinating biographical information about the world's greatest scientists, ideas on scientific thinking, and real science experiments kids can try at home.Annie Marcus is just nuts about peanut butter! When Annie finds out that George Washington Carver was responsible for the popularity of peanuts, she picks him for her scientist report. Annie learns all sorts of fascinating info-George Washington Carver was born into slavery, but his dedication and unquenchable thirst for knowledge drove him to become a professor at a time when most institutions of higher learning were closed to blacks. This title explores Carver's brilliant career and discoveries, as well as his triumph over segregation to become one of the world's most renowned plant experts.
Illustrated by Jill Weber.
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