Library's review
Dr. George Washington Carver traveled the South showing poor communities how to grow nutritious crops; how to recover their soil, ruined by growing cotton; and how to recover their health. Author’s Note.
Genres
Publication
Albert Whitman & Company (2010), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages
Description
A fictionalized account of how plant scientist George Washington Carver came to an Alabama school and taught the children how to grow plants and reap the rewards of nature's bounty. Includes factual note about George Washington Carver.
Awards
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2013)
Growing Good Kids Book Award (2011)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Picture Book Award — 2013)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2011)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
32
Physical description
32 p.; 10.75 x 8.5 inches
ISBN
080753630X / 9780807536308
DDC/MDS
| 372.8 |