Carver by Marilyn Nelson - ISBN: 9781635925616
Paperback
From slavery to scientist: Discover the life of George Washington Carver.

Carver

A Life in Poems

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  • Paperback

    112 pages

  • Release Date

    11 April 2022

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Summary

  • Newbery Honor Book
  • National Book Award finalist
  • Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
  • Flora Stieglitz Straus Award

Beautiful verse explores agricultural scientist George Washington Carver’s life and many achievements, from his work as a botanist and inventor to his unsung gifts as a painter, musician, and teacher.

George Washington Carver was determined to help the people he loved. Born a slave in Mis…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781635925616
ISBN-10:1635925614
Author:Marilyn Nelson
Publisher:Astra Publishing House
Imprint:Astra Publishing House
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:112
Release Date:11 April 2022
Weight:180g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 9mm
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Critics Review

★ “An unmatchable picture not only of Carver’s life but also of his impact within his time as well as in history… . The book has a resonance and heart that will gratify the knowledgeable and naive alike (and that also invites reading aloud).” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review

About The Author

Marilyn Nelson

Marilyn Nelson is a professor of English at the University of Connecticut and lives in Storrs, CT.

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