National Geographic Readers: George Washington Carver

National Geographic Readers: George Washington Carver
Author: Kitson Jazynka
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-01-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426322879

Take a bite into the fascinating history of peanut butter and the man who invented it. Through leveled text and engaging photos, kids meet George Washington Carver and learn about his important work with peanuts and other plants. This level 1 reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

In the Garden with Dr. Carver

In the Garden with Dr. Carver
Author: Susan Grigsby
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807594334

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.

George Washington Carver for Kids

George Washington Carver for Kids
Author: Peggy Thomas
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 630
Release: 2019-01-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0915864053

Finalist for the 2020 AAAS / Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Book exemplify outstanding and engaging science writing and illustration for young readers. George Washington Carver was a scientist, educator, artist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born into slavery during the Civil War, he later pursued an education and would become the first black graduate from Iowa Agricultural College. Carver then took a teaching position at the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington. There, Carver taught poor Southern farmers how to nourish the soil, conserve resources, and feed their families. He also developed hundreds of new products from the sweet potato, peanut, and other crops, and his discoveries gained him a place in the national spotlight. George Washington Carver for Kids tells the inspiring story of this remarkable American. It includes a time line, resources for further research, and 21 hands-on activities to help better appreciate Carver's genius. Kids will: Turn a gourd into a decorative bowl Construct a model of a sod house Brew ginger tea Create paints using items found in nature Grow sweet potatoes Build a compost bin for kitchen and yard waste Learn how to pickle watermelon rinds And more!

The Little Plant Doctor

The Little Plant Doctor
Author: Jean Marzollo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: African American agriculturists
ISBN: 9780823423255

Marzollo introduces children to a great scientist and encourages them to cultivate a sense of wonder and a desire to explore. Full color.

The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver

The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver
Author: Gene Barretta
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780062430182

The inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behind Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born. When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own. Here, he rolled dirt between his fingers to check if plants needed more rain or sun. He protected roots through harsh winters, so plants could be reborn in the spring. He trimmed flowers, spread soil, studied life cycles. And it was in this very place that George's love of nature sprouted into something so much more--his future. Gene Barretta's moving words and Frank Morrison's beautiful paintings tell the inspiring life and history of George Washington Carver, from a baby born into slavery to celebrated botanist, scientist, and inventor. His passion and determination are the seeds to this lasting story about triumph over hardship--a tale that begins in a secret garden. * A Texas Bluebonnet Award Book of the Year *

Who Was George Washington Carver?

Who Was George Washington Carver?
Author: Jim Gigliotti
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2015-12-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0399539735

Born in 1860s Missouri, nobody expected George Washington Carver to succeed. Slaves were not allowed to be educated. After the Civil War, Carver enrolled in classes and proved to be a star student. He became the first black student at Iowa State Agricultural College and later its first black professor. He went on to the Tuskegee Institute where he specialized in botany (the study of plants) and developed techniques to grow crops better. His work with vegetables, especially peanuts, made him famous and changed agriculture forever. He went on to develop nearly 100 household products and over 100 recipes using peanuts.

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver
Author: Kitson Jazynka
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426322852

."..Through leveled text and engaging photos, kids meet George Washington Carver and learn about his important work with peanuts and other plants."--Provided by publisher.

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver
Author: Christina Vella
Publisher: LSU Press
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2015-09-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 080716075X

Christina Vella received a PhD. in Modern European and U.S. history from Tulane University, where she is a Visiting Professor. A consultant for the U.S. State Department, she lectures widely on historical and biographical topics.

George Washington Carver: World-Famous Botanist and Agricultural Inventor

George Washington Carver: World-Famous Botanist and Agricultural Inventor
Author: Julia Garstecki
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1629699373

This title is a brief, yet informative, biography on George Washington Carver. Readers will learn about Carver's early life, personal life, and all about his contributions to science, farming, and botany. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.