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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
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2003
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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.

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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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