agriculturists

Provides a picture book biography of George Washington Carver describing his birth into slavery and journey to a career as a botanist, scientist, and inventor that all started by observing the secret garden he carefully tended as a child.

"Describes the life and work of George Washington Carver, a plant scientist who advanced American farming practices"--.

Shares the life and work of Norman Borlaug, the "Father of the Green Revolution".

"George Washington Carver didn't invent peanut butter--but, he did make it popular! In addition, he found more than 300 other uses for peanuts, including candy, soap, and even medicine. His humble roots as an enslaved person didn't stop him from becoming a successful agricultural researcher and teacher, introducing crop rotation to the American South and saving the Southern economy when the boll weevil decimated cotton crops. This volume highlights the invention of peanut products in the context of Carver's extraordinary life for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of poems that combine to provide a portrait of the life of nineteenth-century African-American botanist and inventor George Washington Carver.

"George Washington Carver for Kids tells his inspiring story and includes a time line, resources for further research, and 21 hands-on activities to better appreciate Carver's genius."--.

"Examines the life of George Washington Carver in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills"--Amazon.

Examines the life of George Washington Carver in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

"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.