George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard

Introducing Smart About Scientists These books feature fascinating biographical information about the world's greatest scientists, ideas on scientific thinking, and real science experiments kids can try at home.

Annie Marcus is just nuts about peanut butter When Annie finds out that George Washington Carver was responsible for the popularity of peanuts, she picks him for her scientist report. Annie learns all sorts of fascinating info-George Washington Carver was born into slavery, but his dedication and unquenchable thirst for knowledge drove him to become a professor at a time when most institutions of higher learning were closed to blacks. This title explores Carver's brilliant career and discoveries, as well as his triumph over segregation to become one of the world's most renowned plant experts.

Illustrated by Jill Weber.

Author: Laura Driscoll
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Published: 12/29/2003
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.98w x 0.15d
ISBN: 9780448432434

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 75455 / George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/15/2003 pg. 740
Multicultural Review 06/01/2004 pg. 23
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 464 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 464 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Laura Driscoll lives in Middletown, Connecticut.