{"product_id":"george-washington-carver-for-kids-his-life-and-discoveries-with-21-activities-volume-73-9780915864003","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeggy Thomas \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of 20 nonfiction books for children and young adults, including \u003ci\u003eThomas Jefferson Grows a Nation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFarmer George Plants a Nation\u003c\/i\u003e. She has worked closely with local and national leaders of Agriculture in the Classroom, the American Farm Bureau, and Future Farmers of America. Her website is www.peggythomaswrites.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chicago Review Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453452357906,"sku":"9780915864003","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1dd14d7f-700d-4656-9da2-5eff6b026f79.jpg?v=1729847239","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/george-washington-carver-for-kids-his-life-and-discoveries-with-21-activities-volume-73-9780915864003","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}