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George Washington Carver : agriculture pioneer / by Stephanie Macceca.
| Author/creator | Macceca, Stephanie |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, ©2010. |
| Description | 40 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Mission: science Mission, science. ^A788801 |
| Contents | Humble beginnings -- College life -- Professional life -- New method of teaching -- Peanut man -- Geobiologist: Hope Jahren -- Life and work at a glance -- Work of George Washington Carver -- Important people in botany. |
| Abstract | Born into slavery, George Washington Carver worked hard, earned a university graduate degree, and eventually became a world famous expert on plants. By experimenting with peanuts and other plants, he learned how to make many useful products from them. Carver taught students and farmers how to grow plants without damaging the soil. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 38) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009034855 |
| ISBN | 9780756543051 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 0756543053 (library binding) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B C256MA | ✔ Available | Place Hold |