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A pocketful of goobers presents the life and scientific achievements of George Washington Carver, a prominent African‑American agriculturist. The book focuses on Carver’s extensive research on the peanut, highlighting how he discovered more than three hundred practical applications for the crop, from food products to industrial materials. It chronicles his contributions to agricultural science and his role as a pioneering educator and innovator in crop usage.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Mitchell, Barbara
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