George Washington Carver / by Dana Meachen Rau.
Material type:
TextSeries: Rookie biographyPublication details: New York : Children's Press, c2014.Description: 32 p. : illustrations (some col.), col. map ; 19 cmISBN: - 0531210618 (lib. bdg.)
- 0531249824 (pbk.)
- 9780531210611 (lib. bdg.)
- 9780531249826 (pbk.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Reader | Carver, G. R239 | Available | 33111007490739 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Simple, engaging text and vivid photographs introduce young learners to the most important and influential men and women in history. From presidents, to civil rights leaders, to visionary artists, young readers will learn about how these individuals worked to attain their goals and accomplished what few others have.
Features:
A "You Can..." feature at the end of each book that tells the reader how he or she can emulate the subject Fast facts - offering fun, sometimes little-known facts about the subject A map with key indicating where the subject was born and other significant nearby areas A timeline that recaps important moments in the subject's life A poem about the subject Glossary with pictures www.factsfornow.scholastic.comIncludes index.
Meet George Washington Carver -- A lifetime of learning -- Professor Carver -- Timeline -- A poem about George Washington Carver -- You can be a trailblazer.
When George Washington Carver grew up, African Americans were not allowed to attend most schools. Yet he never gave up on his intense desire to further his education. Read about how Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientistand how he used his knowledge to better the lives of poor farmers.