George Washington Carver for Kids: His Life and Discoveries, with 21 Activities Volume 73 - Paperback
by Peggy Thomas
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Peggy ThomasSeries:For KidsAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2019-01-08Pages:144
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Chicago Review PressISBN-13:9780915864003ISBN-10:915864002UPC:9780915864003Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & AutobiographyBook Topic:Science & Technology, Historical, Cultural, Ethnic & RegionalSize:8.40 x 10.90 x 0.40 inchesWeight:1.0516Product ID:SC51WF010P
Finalist for the 2020 AAAS / Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Book exemplify outstanding and engaging science writing and illustration for young readers.
George Washington Carver was a scientist, educator, artist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born into slavery during the Civil War, he later pursued
an education and would become the first black graduate from Iowa Agricultural College. Carver then took a teaching position at the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington. There, Carver taught poor Southern farmers how to nourish the soil, conserve resources, and feed their families. He also developed hundreds of new products from the sweet potato, peanut, and other crops, and his discoveries gained him a place in the national spotlight.
George Washington Carver for Kids tells the inspiring story of this remarkable American. It includes a time line, resources for further research, and 21 hands-on activities to help better appreciate Carver's genius. Kids will:
George Washington Carver was a scientist, educator, artist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born into slavery during the Civil War, he later pursued
an education and would become the first black graduate from Iowa Agricultural College. Carver then took a teaching position at the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington. There, Carver taught poor Southern farmers how to nourish the soil, conserve resources, and feed their families. He also developed hundreds of new products from the sweet potato, peanut, and other crops, and his discoveries gained him a place in the national spotlight.
George Washington Carver for Kids tells the inspiring story of this remarkable American. It includes a time line, resources for further research, and 21 hands-on activities to help better appreciate Carver's genius. Kids will:
- Turn a gourd into a decorative bowl
- Construct a model of a sod house
- Brew ginger tea
- Create paints using items found in nature
- Grow sweet potatoes
- Build a compost bin for kitchen and yard waste
- Learn how to pickle watermelon rinds
- And more
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Chicago Review PressISBN-13:9780915864003ISBN-10:915864002UPC:9780915864003Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & AutobiographyBook Topic:Science & Technology, Historical, Cultural, Ethnic & RegionalSize:8.40 x 10.90 x 0.40 inchesWeight:1.0516Product ID:SC51WF010P
Peggy Thomas is the author of 20 nonfiction books for children and young adults, including Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation and Farmer George Plants a Nation. She has worked closely with local and national leaders of Agriculture in the Classroom, the American Farm Bureau, and Future Farmers of America. Her website is www.peggythomaswrites.com.
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