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This title in the Snapshots: Images of People and Places in History series introduces readers to the scientist, inventor and professor who became a symbol of African American success and interracial harmony. George Washington Carver was the orphan son of slaves, but he went on to become the world-famous "Peanut Scientist." George invented more than 325 products from peanuts -- including gasoline, shampoo, ice cream and chili sauce. Even when George was a child he was known as the "Plant Doctor" because he could make almost any plant grow. It was through his groundbreaking research in agriculture that George radically improved the lives of countless African American farmers in the southern United States.
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"There is no short cut to acheivement.Life requires thorough preparation.."
George Washington Carver was the orphan son of slaves, but he went on to become world-famous as the 2Peanut Scientist"
Through his groundbreaking research in agriculture,George radically improved the lives of countless African American farmers in the southern United States
Product Details
ISBN-10: 1553379063
EAN: 9781553379065
Binding: hardcover
Published Date: January 2007
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Misc. Category: Biography ,Black Scientists and Inventors
Writing Origin: African American
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 0.91 cms x 28.24 cms x 22.15 cms
Number of pages: 32 pages
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