The groundbreaking, chance-taking life of George Washington Carver and science & invention in America / painstakingly written and illustrated by Cheryl Harness.
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].
- Copyright: ©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.
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- Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943.
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- 27 of 27 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 4 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 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 | - |
