George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist

by Geoff Benge and Janet Benge

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883002788
• ISBN13: 9781883002787
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: YWAM Publishing
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Fabulous Bio on one of America's Best Citizens!

I found this book to be well written and easy to read. I was totally blow away by George Washington Carver's life story! This book should be a must read in every classroom, especially for Black History month of February, when children are learning about the minority influences and contributions to the history of the United States of America. I HIGHLY recommend the reading of this book.

...to role model of the highest order.

George Washington Carver was one of the most amazing people I've read about. I'm thoroughly impressed with this man's testimony and life example. Wow!!...this simply sums it up.

Fantastic Book

This book kept me spellbound. I shared it with my 11 year old son and he enjoyed it as well. It is written in language even much younger children could follow. It was informative and a super book.