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OverviewIntroducing 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Laura Driscoll , Jill WeberPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.108kg ISBN: 9780448432434ISBN 10: 0448432439 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 29 December 2003 Recommended Age: From 5 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLaura Driscoll lives in Middletown, Connecticut. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |