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The groundbreaking, chance-taking life of George Washington Carver and science & invention in America / painstakingly written and illustrated by Cheryl Harness.

Harness, Cheryl, (author.).

Summary:

A look at the life of America's Plant Doctor, who rose from slavery to international fame, details his childhood, his thirst for knowledge, and his revolutionary innovations that profoundly impacted American agriculture.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1426301960
  • ISBN: 1426301979
  • ISBN: 9781426301964
  • ISBN: 9781426301971
  • Physical Description: 143 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2008].

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-139) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
An inordinate desire for knowledge -- Sunshine and shadow -- The golden door of freedom -- BTW and GWC -- The sage of Tuskegee.
Target Audience Note:
1090L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.9 3 120733.
Subject:
Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943.
Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943 > Juvenile literature.
African American agriculturists > Biography.
African American agriculturists > Biography > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Biography.
Agriculturists > Juvenile literature.
Agriculturists > United States > Biography.
Agriculturists > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 27 of 27 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 4 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 27 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jacksonville Main Library JB CARVER (Text) 36015000280731 Juvenile Biography Available -
Richlands Branch Library JB CARVER (Text) 36015001468558 Juvenile Biography Available -
Sneads Ferry Branch Library JB CARVER (Text) 36015001133707 Juvenile Biography Available -
Swansboro Branch Library JB CARVER (Text) 36015000887410 Juvenile Biography Available -

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