"Originally published as George Washington Carver: scientist and Inventor in 2002." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
"The peanut man" -- "The plant doctor" -- In search of an education -- "Cast down your bucket where you are" -- Scientific agriculture -- Reaching out to farmers and students -- The boll weevil, war, and racial prejudice -- Talks with "Mr. Creator" -- Becoming a trailblazer -- Ongoing fame.
Summary:
George Washington Carver spent his life asking questions and looking for the answers. He gained a reputation as the farmers' best friend: He taught farmers about crop rotation telling them to grow peanuts and sweet potatoes to "rest" their soil between cotton crops. And what could they do with all those peanuts? ...
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