George Washington Carver (Rookie Biographies) - Softcover

Rau, Dana Meachen

 
9780531249826: George Washington Carver (Rookie Biographies)

Synopsis

George Washington Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientist-and used his knowledge to better the lives of poor farmers.

Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. When George Washington Carver grew up, African Americans were not allowed to attend most schools. Yet he never gave up on his intense desire to further his education.

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About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau is an author, editor, and illustrator of children's books. She has written more than 100 books for children, many of them nonfiction in subjects including astronomy, history, and geography, as well as numerous biographies. She lives in Burlington, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.

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