George Washington Carver

White, Anne Terry

Published by Scholastic Book Services, 1962

About this Item

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, Anne Terry White, illustrated by Harper Johnson, softcover, stated first printing (softcover), 1962. BOOK CONDITION: good. The text block is in very good condition with no tears, marks, or dog-ears, but the lower righthand corner is slightly creased throughout. The pages are age-toned. There is no bookplate nor signature of a prior owner. This is not a library book nor a remainder. The wraps are in good condition (some edge wear and chipping, creases on front and back). 7 ½ x 5 ¼, 156 pages, 12 ounces XX (From the back cover) He is a plant doctor! People said of the little boy who could make anything grow. He is a wizard! They said of the scientist who made such marvelous discoveries in his laboratory. For George Washington Carver made marble from sawdust, dyes from clay, paper from peanut shells, From the peanut and the sweet potato he made more than 400 new products! He spent his life overcoming obstacles that would have discouraged most men. But before he died, people all over the world honored the work of the great scientist who was born in slavery. Seller Inventory # 001929

Bibliographic Details

Title: George Washington Carver

Publisher: Scholastic Book Services

Publication Date: 1962

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Johnson, Harper

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket