The inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behind Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born. When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own. Here, he rolled dirt between his fingers to check if plants needed more rain or sun. He protected roots through harsh winters, so plants could be reborn...

A brief biography of the African American scientist who overcame tremendous hardship to make unusual and important discoveries in the field of agriculture.

George Washington Carver was determind to help the people he loved. Born enslaved in Missouri, he left home in search of an education, eventually earning his master's degree. When Booker T. Washington invited Carver to start the agricultural department at the all-Black-staffed Tuskagee Institute, Carver found his calling. He spent the rest of his life seeking solutions to poverty among landless Black farmers by developing new uses for soil-replenishing...

Meet the pioneers of S.T.E.A.M. and discover their fascinating life stories and inspirations with the Masterminds series. George Washington Carver was born a slave, but became one of the most prominent scientists and inventors in U.S. history. As an agricultural scientist, Carver promoted the idea of growing peanuts and sweet potatoes to be used in over a hundred different ways. He also spent his time championing various efforts in agricultural education...

Biography of George Washington Carver, the inventor of peanut butter, who was born a slave but obtained a masters degree in agriculture and helped improve the lives of farmers.

A biography of George Washington Carver, who born a slave, became one of America's most famous scientists.