A brief biography of the African American scientist who overcame tremendous hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of George Washington Carver.

Presents a brief biography of African-American scientist and inventor George Washington Carver, discussing his early life and his teaching career at the Tuskegee Institute and highlighting his pioneering advancements in agriculture science--such as why crops should be rotated and how to "rest" soil.

"Born in 1860s Missouri, nobody expected George Washington Carver to succeed. Slaves were not allowed to be educated. After the Civil War, Carver enrolled in classes and proved to be a star student. He became the first black student at Iowa State Agricultural College and later its first black professor. He went on to the Tuskegee Institute where he specialized in botany (the study of plants) and developed techniques to grow crops better. His work...

A collection of poems narrating the life of George Washington Carver.

When George Washington Carver grew up, African Americans were not allowed to attend most schools. Yet he never gave up on his intense desire to further his education. Read about how Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientistand how he used his knowledge to better the lives of poor farmers.

A biography of George Washington Carver, famous for finding over three hundred uses for peanuts.

An introduction to the life of George Washington Carver, the former slave who became a well-known scientist and inventor.

An introduction to the life of George Washington Carver, who was born a slave in Missouri and went on to become a college professor known for his accomplishments in the field of agriculture.

Biography of George Washington Carver, the inventor of peanut butter, who was born a slave but obtained a masters degree in agriculture and helped improve the lives of farmers.