{"product_id":"george-washington-carver-for-kids-peggy-thomas-9780915864003","title":"George Washington Carver for Kids: His Life and Discoveries, with 21 Activities Volume 73","description":"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinalist for the\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e2020 AAAS \/ Subaru SB\u0026amp;F Excellence in Science Book exemplify outstanding and engaging science writing and illustration for young readers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e George Washington Carver was a scientist, educator, artist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born into slavery during the Civil War, he later pursued \u003cbr\u003e an education and would become the first black graduate from Iowa Agricultural College. Carver then took a teaching position at the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington. There, Carver taught poor Southern farmers how to nourish the soil, conserve resources, and feed their families. He also developed hundreds of new products from the sweet potato, peanut, and other crops, and his discoveries gained him a place in the national spotlight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e George Washington Carver for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e tells the inspiring story of this remarkable American. It includes a time line, resources for further research, and 21 hands-on activities to help better appreciate Carver's genius. Kids will: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn a gourd into a decorative bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruct a model of a sod house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew ginger tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate paints using items found in nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow sweet potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a compost bin for kitchen and yard waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to pickle watermelon rinds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peggy Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0915864002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780915864003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chicago Review Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/08\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 10.90w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2018 pg. 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2018 pg. 45","brand":"Peggy Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44302468481279,"sku":"9780915864003","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_73b1b573-ed6d-4251-a2f9-531e7e693bfe.jpg?v=1695161778","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/george-washington-carver-for-kids-peggy-thomas-9780915864003","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}