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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Dr. George Washington Carver, scientist Dr. George Washington Carver, scientist Shirley Graham Du Bois A biography of the Negro scientist whose childhood love for plants led him into a botanical and agricultural career. OL1067855W
A man for all seasons A man for all seasons Stephen Krensky Profiles the African American scientist George Washington Carver, who not only put the peanut on the map, but was also one of the first advocates of recycling. OL115795W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Michael Burgan From the late 19th century into the 21st century, technological and cultural advancements transformed the world into a new and modern place. These advancements changed the way people lived, worked, a… OL15037015W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Sam Epstein,Beryl Epstein A biography of the Afro-American whose scientific research revolutionized the economy of the South. OL1590585W
George Washington Carver, scientist and teacher George Washington Carver, scientist and teacher Carol Greene Describes the life and accomplishments of the former slave who became a scientist and devoted his career to helping the South improve its agriculture. OL1653255W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Charles W. Carey A biography of the man who was born a slave in Missouri and who overcame many hardships before going on to become a college professor known for his accomplishments in the field of agriculture. OL166817W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Gary R. Kremer Chronicles the life of George Washington Carver, from his birth into slavery to his education, his legendary research in biology and agriculture, and his career at the Tuskegee Institution in Alabama. OL16983049W
George Washington for Kids George Washington for Kids Brandon Marie Miller George Washington comes alive in this fascinating activity book that introduces the leader to whom citizens turned again and again—to lead them through eight long years of war, to guide them as they … OL1896296W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Stephanie Macceca Explores the life and achievements of the African American scientist who was born a slave and overcame racial discrimination to become a college professor famous for numerous discoveries in the field… OL19901034W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Andy Carter,Carol Saller George Washington Carver aprendió de niño que en la naturaleza nada se desperdicia. Como maestro y científico en el Instituto Tuskegee cobró fama por ayudar a los agricultores a aprender a vivir mejo… OL19925953W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Luke Colins Simple text and photographs present the life of George Washington Carver. OL19979154W
Carver, a Life in Poems Carver, a Life in Poems Marilyn Nelson George Washington Carver was born a slave in Missouri about 1864 and was raised by the childless white couple who had owned his mother. In 1877 he left home in search of an education, eventually earn… OL2641346W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Suzanne M. Coil Discusses the life, innovations, and accomplishements of the famous scientist. OL3468351W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver LaVerne C. Johnson Two African children following their mission of exploring African-American history record the story of George Washington Carver, who gained fame for his agricultural research and innovations. OL4307206W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver James Marion Gray Describes the life and accomplishments of the former slave who became a scientist and devoted his career to helping the South improve its agriculture. OL4447267W
George Washington Carver, plant doctor George Washington Carver, plant doctor Mirna Benitez A biography of the agriculturist for beginning readers, chronicling his struggle to get an education, his work at the Tuskegee Institute, and how he helped popularize peanuts as a cash crop in the So… OL4773589W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Nathan Olson,Keith Tucker Tells the life story, in graphic novel format, of plant scientist and inventor George Washington Carver. OL5710237W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Vicky Franchino A biography describing the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, the African American scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts. OL6030085W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Margo McLoone A brief biography of the African American scientist who overcame tremendous hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture. OL83177W