Summary: From humble beginnings, George Washington Carver became one of the great scientists in the United States. His dedication to helping his people led him to find over three hundred uses for the peanut and over one hundred uses for the sweet potato.
A simple biography of the man, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture. (from scholastic.com)
Where can I find it?: Lower/Middle School library, Lithgow building
Tags: Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943; United States; Agriculturists; African American agriculturists