Science Readers - Life Science: George Washington Carver: Agriculture Pioneer (Science Readers: Life Science)

George Washington Carver was born a slave, but he became an important scientist and teacher. He experimented with soil and became famous for his work as a botanist. He used peanuts and other plants to make new products. Before Carver's research, plants were only used for food and clothing. His creative approach to agriculture taught people that plants could be used to make many products, like rubber, ink, fuel, and paper, to name a few. George Washington Carver was a skilled botanist who became famous for his work with peanuts and other plants. Readers will discover the captivating life of this incredible scientist in this engaging scientific biography. Using colorful photos and graphs, children will learn why Carver was known as'The Plant Doctor'as a child and how his work with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and pecans helped change the way people used plants! The helpful glossary and index aid in better understanding of the content, while a simple, interesting experiment leaves children engaged and excited to learn more! Shell Education 2 TItle Page 3 Credits Page 4 Table of Contents 4 George Washington Carver 5 College Life 10 Professional Life 11 A Great Teacher and a Movable School 13 The Peanut Man 14 Geobiologist: Hope Jahren 16 Appendices 17 Lab: Transportation Within Plants 17 Glossary 18 Index 18 Sally Ride Science 19 Image Credits 19 Explores the life and achievements of the African American scientist who was born a slave and overcame racial discrimination to become a college professor famous for numerous discoveries in the field of agriculture.