A 2011 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People2012-2013 Children's Crown Gallery Nominee2011 Growing Good Kids―Excellence in Children's Literature AwardDr. Carver knew everything in nature was connected.Sally is a young girl living in rural Alabama in the early 1900s, a time when people were struggling to grow food in soil that had been depleted by years of cotton production. One day, Dr. George Washington Carver shows up to help the grown-ups with their farms and the children with their school garden. He teaches them how to restore the soil and respect the balance of nature. He even prepares a delicious lunch made of plants, including "chicken" made from peanuts. And Sally never forgets the lessons this wise man leaves in her heart and mind. Susan Grigsby's warm story shines new light on a Black scientist who was ahead of his time.
✔ Author(s): Susan Grigsby,Nicole Tadgell
✔ Title: In the Garden with Dr. Carver
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (82 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0807536474
✔ ISBN-13: 9780807536476
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about In the Garden with Dr. Carver by Susan Grigsby
Jillian Neel
The plot twists were executed masterfully. I was left gasping at every unexpected turn, and the suspense kept me on edge throughout. Bravo to the author for keeping me guessing.
Beata Shepard
I couldn't stop raving about this book to my friends and family. It's a literary gem that deserves all the praise. I can't wait to dive into more works by this talented author.
Elaine Leonard
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
