In the Garden with Dr. Carver

By Susan Grigsby, Nicole Tadgell (Illustrator)

A young girl learns to restore soil and respect nature's balance.

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In early 1900s Alabama, young Sally faces barren soil and struggling farms. Enter Dr. George Washington Carver, a visionary who teaches the community to rejuvenate the land and embrace nature's balance. As he transforms their world with innovative ideas and a plant-based feast, Sally discovers lessons that will forever shape her understanding of the earth. What secrets does this wise man impart, and how will they change her life? Dive into a tale of growth, wisdom, and the enduring impact of a pioneering scientist.

From the publisher

A 2011 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2012-2013 Children’s Crown Gallery Nominee 2011 Growing Good Kids–Excellence in Children’s Literature Award Dr. Carver knew everything in nature was connected. Sally is a young girl living in rural Alabama in the early 1900s, a time when people were struggling to grow food in soil that had been depleted by years of cotton production. One day, Dr. George Washington Carver shows up to help the grown-ups with their farms and the children with their school garden. He teaches them how to restore the soil and respect the balance of nature. He even prepares a delicious lunch made of plants, including “chicken” made from peanuts. And Sally never forgets the lessons this wise man leaves in her heart and mind. Susan Grigsby’s warm story shines new light on a Black scientist who was ahead of his time.

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