Presents an introduction to the life of African-American scientist George Washington Carver who overcame great hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture.

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.

George Washington Carver was a skilled botanist who became famous for his work with peanuts and other plants. Readers will discover the captivating life of this incredible scientist in this engaging scientific biography. Using colorful photos and graphs, children will learn why Carver was known as "The Plant Doctor" as a child and how his work with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and pecans helped change the way people used plants! The helpful glossary and...

"This book traces the life of George Washington Carver, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the agricultural discoveries for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Carver's life."--

George loved plants but wasn't allowed to go to school because of the color of his skin in his home state of Missouri, but he graduated from college in Iowa and became known as The Peanut Man.

A fictional student's report presents information on George Washington Carver, who became an expert on peanuts and other plants and taught others at the famous college for African Americans, Tuskeegee Institute.

Discusses the life, innovations, and accomplishments of the famous scientist.

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!

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 graphic novel format, describes the life and work of George Washington Carver.