George Washington Carver
Introduces the history of peanut butter and its inventor, describing how George Washington Carver did important work with peanuts and other plants to create an American favorite.
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- ISBN: 9781426322853
- Physical Description 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2016.
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| Formatted Contents Note: | Who was George Washington Carver? -- Growing up -- In his time -- A love of learning -- Cool facts about George Washington Carver -- Helping others -- Equal rights -- Hard work -- What in the world?. |
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National Geographic Readers: George Washington Carver
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National Geographic Readers: George Washington Carver
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This biography for emerging readers provides a chronological account of Carver's life, from his birth into slavery to his contributions to agriculture, science, and education. The narrative cursorily touches on obstacles faced by African Americans at the turn of the last century. "In His Own Words" boxes spotlight quotes from Carver himself. Captioned photos and illustrations help break up the serviceable text. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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