Description
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.
Details
Author: |
Marilyn Nelson |
ISBN 10: |
1635925614 |
Pages: |
112 |
Publisher: |
Wordsong |
Publication Date: |
January 11, 2022 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Weight: |
0.81lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Adult (14 - 18) |
Grade Range: |
5-9 |
