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A fictionalized account of how plant scientist George Washington Carver, known for his work with American ginseng, came to an Alabama school and taught the children how to grow plants and reap the rewards of nature's bounty. The book includes a factual note about George Washington Carver, who was a botanist and chemist. This book is suitable for children interested in gardening and learning about the natural world.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Susan Grigsby
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