The secret garden of George Washington Carver / written by Gene Barretta ; illustrated by Frank Morrison.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:- 0062430157
- 9780062430151
- George Washington Carver
- Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943 -- Juvenile literature
- Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943
- Carver, George Washington, 1864?-1943
- African American agriculturists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Agriculturists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- S417.C3 B37 2020
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Lending Books | Elisabeth C. Miller Library Youth Collection | S519.C3 B37 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39352800180010 |
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Includes bibliographical references.
This picture biography of the great Black scientist describes the injustice and hardship in his life along with his important work and his steadfast credo: "Regard Nature. Revere Nature. Respect Nature." (Miller Library Staff)
The inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behind Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born. When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own. Here, he rolled dirt between his fingers to check if plants needed more rain or sun. He protected roots through harsh winters, so plants could be reborn in the spring. He trimmed flowers, spread soil, studied life cycles. And it was in this very place that George's love of nature sprouted into something so much more--his future. Gene Barretta's moving words and Frank Morrison's beautiful paintings tell the inspiring life and history of George Washington Carver, from a baby born into slavery to celebrated botanist, scientist, and inventor. His passion and determination are the seeds to this lasting story about triumph over hardship--a tale that begins in a secret garden.
Recommended for preschool (age 0-5) and primary school (age 6-12).