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George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Laura Driscoll
Illustrated by Jill Weber
SeriesSmart About History
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 231,Width 178
ISBN/Barcode 9780448432434
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.
Publication Date 29 December 2003
Publication Country United States

Description

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.

Author Biography

Laura Driscoll lives in Middletown, Connecticut.