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George Washington Carver was a botanist, farmer, professor, and inventor who taught others better farming methods. The book describes how he improved the way people farmed and introduced the world to more than 300 uses for the peanut. It is written for readers in grades K-3 at a 3.9 reading level.
Quick Summary
Meet the former slave who grew up to become a famous scientist who turned peanuts into over 300 useful products and taught farmers How to Kiss a Guy heal their soil. Kids will marvel at Carver's incredible journey from a curious boy who talked to plants to a groundbreaking botanist who changed agriculture forever. If your child loves the "Who Was?" biography series or dreams of becoming an inventor, they'll be inspired by this true story of persistence and genius. This book is perfect for kids in grades 1-3, especially ages 6-8, who are curious about science, history, and how one person can make a huge difference in the world.