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George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist (Heroes of History)

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"Children and adults alike love the popular Christian Heroes: Then & Now series. Now Christian Heroes authors Janet and Geoff Benge tell the stories of Heroes of History with the same engaging narrative style and historical depth! This new series brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver overcame poverty and racism to become and influential scientist (1864?-1943).

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Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver overcame poverty and racism to become an influential scientist (1864?-1943).

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A slave who became a renowned scientist? A solitary leader who defended a nation against Nazi aggression? A pioneer farm boy who ascended to the presidency? With consistent historical depth and an engaging narrative style, Heroes of History chronicles the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history.

Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver overcame poverty and racism to become an influential scientist (1864?-1943).

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ISBN:
9781883002787
Author:
Benge, Janet
Author:
Benge, Geoff
Publisher:
YWAM Publishing
Location:
Lynnwood, WA.
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology
Subject:
Science & Technology - Agriculture
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - People of Color
Subject:
Agriculturists
Subject:
Afro-American agriculturists
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage
Subject:
Technology - Agriculture
Subject:
Children s Young Adult-Biography
Series:
Heroes of History
Series Volume:
107-222
Publication Date:
20010831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
191
Dimensions:
7.98x5.44x.52 in. .36 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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"Synopsis" by , Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver overcame poverty and racism to become an influential scientist (1864?-1943).
"Synopsis" by , A slave who became a renowned scientist? A solitary leader who defended a nation against Nazi aggression? A pioneer farm boy who ascended to the presidency? With consistent historical depth and an engaging narrative style, Heroes of History chronicles the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history.

Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver overcame poverty and racism to become an influential scientist (1864?-1943).

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