George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard (Smart About History) Paperback - 2003
by Driscoll, Laura
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
Introducing Smart About Scientists! These books feature fascinating biographical information about the world's greatest scientists, ideas on scientific thinking, and real science experiments kids can try at home.
Annie Marcus is just nuts about peanut butter! When Annie finds out that George Washington Carver was responsible for the popularity of peanuts, she picks him for her scientist report. Annie learns all sorts of fascinating info-George Washington Carver was born into slavery, but his dedication and unquenchable thirst for knowledge drove him to become a professor at a time when most institutions of higher learning were closed to blacks. This title explores Carver's brilliant career and discoveries, as well as his triumph over segregation to become one of the world's most renowned plant experts.
Illustrated by Jill Weber.
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Details
- Title George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard (Smart About History)
- Author Driscoll, Laura
- Binding Paperback
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Grosset & Dunlap
- Date December 29, 2003
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- Bookseller's Inventory # GOR010071302
- ISBN 9780448432434 / 0448432439
- Weight 0.23 lbs (0.10 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6.98 x 0.15 in (22.86 x 17.73 x 0.38 cm)
- Ages 05 to 09 years
- Grade levels K - 4
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Chronological Period: 1900-1949
- Chronological Period: 1851-1899
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Library of Congress subjects Scientists, African Americans
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003017472
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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Summary
Annie Marcus is just nuts about peanut butter! When Annie finds out that George Washington Carver was responsible for the popularity of peanuts, she picks him for her scientist report. Annie learns all sorts of fascinating info-George Washington Carver was born into slavery, but his dedication and unquenchable thirst for knowledge drove him to become a professor at a time when most institutions of higher learning were closed to blacks. This title explores Carver's brilliant career and discoveries, as well as his triumph over segregation to become one of the world's most renowned plant experts.
Illustrated by Jill Weber.
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Citations
- Booklist, 12/15/2003, Page 740
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2004, Page 464
- Multicultural Review, 06/01/2004, Page 23
