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The groundbreaking, chance-taking life of George Washington Carver and science & invention in America

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: print
    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.

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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 -

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