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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1997 · Est. 1 hour read
Carver
A visionary botanist transforms agriculture to uplift impoverished farmers.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,583 ratings
112 pages· 9,377 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Born into slavery, George Washington Carver defies the odds to become a pioneering scientist. Invited by Booker T. Washington to Tuskegee Institute, Carver dedicates his life to combating poverty among Black farmers. Through innovative uses of crops like peanuts and sweet potatoes, he seeks to revolutionize agriculture and improve lives. This biography unveils Carver's multifaceted talents and unwavering devotion to his community. What challenges will he face in his quest for change?
From the publisher
Newbery Honor BookNational Book Award finalistCoretta Scott King Author Honor BookBoston Globe-Horn Book AwardFlora Stieglitz Straus Award Beautiful verse explores agricultural scientist George Washington Carver’s life and many achievements, from his work as a botanist and inventor to his unsung gifts as a painter, musician, and teacher. George Washington Carver was determined to help the people he loved. Born a slave in Missouri, he left home in search of an education, eventually earning his master’s degree. When Booker T. Washington invited Carver to start the agricultural department at the all-black-staffed Tuskegee Institute, Carver truly found his calling. He spent the rest of his life seeking solutions to the poverty among landless Black farmers by developing new uses for soil-replenishing crops such as peanuts, cowpeas, and sweet potatoes. This STEAM biography reveals Carver’s complex and profoundly devout life.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 9,377
- Reading age
- 10–14
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 890L
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