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The Groundbreaking, Chance-Taking Life of George Washington Carver and Science & Invention in America
144 pp.
| National |
February, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4263-0196-4$16.95
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-0197-1$25.90
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4-6
Animated writing and intricate black-and-white illustrations drive this biography of Carver, the son of slaves whose curiosity and altruism led him to become a scientist, researcher, and educator in the field of agriculture. An extensive timeline of world events runs along the bottom of the pages. The book is jam-packed with information in a way that can be overwhelming. Reading list. Bib., ind.