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: Turn a gourd into a decorative bowlConstruct a model of a sod houseBrew ginger teaCreate paints using items found in natureGrow sweet potatoesBuild a compost bin for kitchen and yard wasteLearn how to pickle watermelon rindsAnd more!
✔ Author(s): Peggy Thomas
✔ Title: George Washington Carver for Kids: His Life and Discoveries, with 21 Activities (73) (For Kids series)
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (31 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0915864002
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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