Books like George Washington Carver by Rackham Holt

Chronicles the life of George Washington Carver, from his birth into slavery to his education, his legendary research in biology and agriculture, and his career at the Tuskegee Institution in Alabama.

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.570L Lexile

A concise biography of George Washington Carver, the pioneering African American agriculturist who overcame adversity, earned a college education, and made lasting innovations in crop science and soil conservation.

Biography of a Black Scientist in Agriculture That Revolutionized the South’s Economy

A concise biography of African‑American agronomist George Washington Carver, detailing his pioneering research on the peanut and the development of over 300 practical uses.

George Washington comes alive in this fascinating activity book that introduces the leader to whom citizens turned again and again—to lead them through eight long years of war, to guide them as they wrote a new Constitution, and to act as the new nation’s first executive leader. Children will learn how, shortly after his death in 1799, people began transforming George Washington from a man into a myth. But Washington was a complex individual who, like everyone, had hopes and fears, successes and failures. In his early 20s, for instance,Washington’s actions helped plunge Great Britain and France into war. He later fought for liberty and independence, yet owned slaves himself (eventually freeing them in his will). This book weaves a rich tapestry of Washington’s life, allowing kids to connect with his story in 21 hands-on projects based on his experiences and the times in which he lived. Children will learn how to tie a cravat, write with a quill pen, follow animal tracks, sew a lady’s cap, plant a garden, roll a beeswax candle, play a game of Quoits, and make a replica of Washington’s commander-in-chief flag. The text includes a time line, glossary, websites, travel resources, and a reading list for further study.

Explores the life of Dr. George Washington Carver, the pioneering African American scientist whose early fascination with plants fueled a career in botany and agriculture.