A Picture Book of George Washington

by David A. Adler, John Wallner (Illustrator), Alexandra Wallner (Illustrator)

Overview

George Washington Carver was born a slave. He wanted to devote his life to helping other members of his race, so he joined Booker T. Washington on the teaching staff at the newly founded, all-black Tuskegee University, where he earned his Master's Degree. A selfless, altruistic man, he worked tirelessly to improve the economy and way of life for his people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823407323
Publisher:	Holiday House
Publication date:	03/15/1989
Series:	Picture Book Biography Series
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.10(w) x 8.32(h) x 0.44(d)
Lexile:	AD750L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

David A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family.

John Wallner has illustrated dozens of books for children, including David A. Adler's Honest Abe Lincoln: Easy-to-Read Stories about Abraham Lincoln, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. Alexandra Wallner has written and illustrated many biographies for children about remarkable people, including Lucy Maud Montgomery, Grandma Moses, Abigail Adams, and Beatrix Potter. She and her husband live in Mexico and often collaborate on their books.

Alexandra Wallner has written and illustrated many biographies for children about remarkable people, including Lucy Maud Montgomery, Grandma Moses, Abigail Adams, and Beatrix Potter. She and her husband live in Mexico and often collaborate on their books.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 2-4-An easy-to-read biography that is well suited for reading aloud or for use by children needing material for social studies or science. The text contains quotes from Carver, which add to the presentation. Adler begins with Carver's birth near the end of the Civil War and ends with his death in 1943. Youngsters will learn important facts about slavery and racial prejudice as well as the botanist's significant contributions. The colorful illustrations complement the simple, but informative text to give children a solid introduction to one of America's most important scientists. A concluding note discusses the peanut tariff of 1921 and Carver's attitude toward racial problems.-Susan Knell, Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, KS Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

School Library Journal

"Straightforward and informative, the brief text moves easily.... This book is an excellent resource for a first or second grade classroom or library use." —The New York Times

"Facts and personality are expertly mixed...." —School Library Journal

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