Illustrated by Wil Clay
Rating: Recommended
Rating: Recommended
HarperCollins, 2008, $17.00
ISBN: 978-0060278861
Age/Grade Level: 6-9 years (content may appeal to children over 9)
ISBN: 978-0060278861
Age/Grade Level: 6-9 years (content may appeal to children over 9)
This inspirational biography of George Washington Carver focuses on his continuous search for learning from his boyhood days examining plants on his Uncle Moses' farm to his student days at Iowa Agriculture College.
When George graduated in 1894, he was recognized as a promising botanist. The theme of the story emphasizes his endless curiosity, and his passion for sharing his knowledge with others. He will be remembered for his work as a professor at Tuskegee Institute and for developing multiple uses for the peanut.
Every page of this book enriches the reader's understanding of this remarkable man. The beautiful illustrations effectively capture the emotions and character of Carver.
Reviewer: Jane Yarbrough, Library Consultant
