George Washington Carver: Botanist and Inventor

by Mary Boone

Overview

George Washington Carver wasn't just an inventor. He was also a botanist, a farmer, and a professor. Young readers will discover how this teacher not only improved the way people farmed, but introduced the world to more than 300 uses for the peanut.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543506464
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	STEM Scientists and Inventors Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.94(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mary Boone (MAIR-ee BOON) has ridden an elephant, jumped out of an airplane, hung out backstage with a boy band, and baked dozens of cricket cookies—all in the interest of research for her books and magazine articles. She’s written more than 65 nonfiction books for young readers, ranging from inventor biographers to how-to craft guides. Mary grew up in rural Iowa. Prior to writing books, she reported and edited for several daily newspapers. She now lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband, Mitch, and children, Eve and Eli. Mary loves being outdoors, reading, and hanging out with her Airedale Terrier, Ruthie Bader.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Growing Up 4

Chapter 2 Love of Learning 8

Chapter 3 Research and Inventions 12

Chapter 4 His Ideas Live On 16

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Questions 24

Index 24

Interviews

highlights both women and men successful in STEM fields; perfect biography for simple reports