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Harness, Cheryl

The Groundbreaking, Chance-Taking Life of George Washington Carver and Science & Invention in America

144 pp. | National | February, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4263-0196-4 $16.95 | Library ISBN 978-1-4263-0197-1 $25.90
(4) 4-6 Animated writing and intricate black-and-white illustrations drive this biography of Carver, the son of slaves whose curiosity and altruism led him to become a scientist, researcher, and educator in the field of agriculture. An extensive timeline of world events runs along the bottom of the pages. The book is jam-packed with information in a way that can be overwhelming. Reading list. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King

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