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YWAM Publishing, 2001-19-11

George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist

George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist

Heroes of History

Janet Benge, Author

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SKU:9781883002787

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Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver overcame poverty and racism to become an influential scientist.
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Carver’s pursuit of knowledge transformed adversity into innovation. His quiet strength, humility, and scientific breakthroughs model integrity and purpose-led living.

Readability • 6.9

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 191

Subjects • Afro-American agriculturists • African Americans • Agriculturists • Carver • George Washington

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural & Regional • Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | Agriculture

Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver found freedom in learning everything he could about the world around him. Overcoming poverty and racism, George became a brilliant scientist and a gifted professor who dedicated his expertise to helping black farmers escape the devastating grip of poverty.

George's scientific creativity knew no limits. His ingenious experimentation with peanuts and other plants helped rescue the failing Southern economy. Still remembered for his far-reaching and diverse achievements, Dr. Carver generously shared his talent simply for the reward of helping others (1864?-1943).

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