George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard Contributor(s): Driscoll, Laura (Author), Weber, Jill (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0448432439 ISBN-13: 9780448432434 Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2003 Annotation: 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. Click for more in this series: Smart about History |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Agriculture |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2003017472 |
Age Level: 5-9 |
Grade Level: Kindergarten-4 |
Series: Smart about History |
Physical Information: 0.15" H x 6.98" W x 9" L (0.23 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: 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 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 75455 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
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Publisher Description: 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. |
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