George Washington Carver for Kids: His Life and Discoveries, with 21 Activities
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
George Washington Carver for Kids: His Life and Discoveries, with 21 Activities
By (Author) Peggy Thomas
Chicago Review Press
Chicago Review Press
16th April 2019
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
630.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
144
Width 279mm, Height 215mm, Spine 10mm
444g
Description
Finalist for the2020AAAS / Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Bookexemplify outstanding and engaging science writing and illustration for young readers.
George Washington Carver was a scientist, educator, artist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born into slavery during the Civil War, he later pursued
an education and would become the first black graduate from Iowa Agricultural College. Carver then took a teaching position at the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington. There, Carver taught poor Southern farmers how to nourish the soil, conserve resources, and feed their families. He also developed hundreds of new products from the sweet potato, peanut, and other crops, and his discoveries gained him a place in the national spotlight.
George Washington Carver for Kids tells the inspiring story of this remarkable American. It includes a time line, resources for further research, and 21 hands-on activities to help better appreciate Carvers genius. Kids will:
- Turn a gourd into a decorative bowl
- Construct a model of a sod house
- Brew ginger tea
- Create paints using items found in nature
- Grow sweet potatoes
- Build a compost bin for kitchen and yard waste
- Learn how to pickle watermelon rinds
- And more!
Reviews
"a clearly written, informative book on Carver's life and work." -- Booklist
"This impressive treatment of a complex, admirable scientist and man provides hours of learning for curious kids" -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Peggy Thomas is fascinated by the world around her. Growing up outside Buffalo, New York, she and her brother, illustrator Paul Facklam, did not have to wish too hard for snow, but the weather inspired them to create Snow Dance, so that every child could enjoy a snow day. Mrs. Thomas received a masters degree in anthropology from the State University of New York and is a member of the Society of Children's Book writers and Illustrators.
