George Washington Carver (Rookie Biographies)

George Washington Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientist-and used his knowledge to better the lives of poor farmers.

Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. When George Washington Carver grew up, African Americans were not allowed to attend most schools. Yet he never gave up on his intense desire to further his education.

Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Published: 03/01/2014
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.1lbs
Size: 6.60h x 5.70w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780531249826
Age: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 164746 / George Washington Carver


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2014 pg. 47

About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau is an author, editor, and illustrator of children's books. She has written more than 100 books for children, many of them nonfiction in subjects including astronomy, history, and geography, as well as numerous biographies. She lives in Burlington, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.