carver, george washington

"Tell[s] the . . . life and history of George Washington Carver, from a baby born into slavery to a celebrated botanist, scientist, and inventor"--Dust jacket.

Brief text and pictures present the life of George Washington Carver, a man born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture.

Briefly presents, in graphic novel format, the life and inventions and innovations of agriculturist and educator George Washington Carver.

Describes the life of George Washington Carver and his important work with peanuts and other plants.

Examines the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, describing his childhood, education, and scientific research on plants and soil conservation; and includes a time line.

A short biography of George Washington Carver.

Examines the boyhood, education, and teaching career of George Washington Carver, and discusses his role in helping farmers by inventing new ways to use crops.

Traces the life of George Washington Carver, the discoveries, and legacy of the pioneering American agriculturist who was born into slavery and went on to become a college professor.

"Born in 1860s Missouri, nobody expected George Washington Carver to succeed. Slaves were not allowed to be educated. After the Civil War, Carver enrolled in classes and proved to be a star student. He became the first black student at Iowa State Agricultural College and later its first black professor. He went on to the Tuskegee Institute where he specialized in botany (the study of plants) and developed techniques to grow crops better. His work with vegetables, especially peanuts, made him famous and changed agriculture forever. He went on to develop nearly 100 household products and over 100 recipes using peanuts."--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the life of George Washington Carver, who was born an African American slave and became a top agricultural scientist.