A PICTURE BOOK OF GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER.Adler, David A. Il. by Dan Brown. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-8234-1429-9. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Holiday House, 1999. Unp. $15.95. The latest in Adler's picture book biography series chronicles the life and work of this important scientist and inventor, who was born a slave. George Washington Carver carver /car·ver/ (kahr´ver) a tool for producing anatomic form in artificial teeth and dental restorations. carver (carving instrument), n is credited with discovering many beneficial agricultural products that are still used today. The simple text, enhanced by subtle watercolor illustrations, offers a focused look at the complex life of a brilliant man who is described by some as the "Black Leonardo." Biographical references and a time line of important dates also are given. Ages 6-10. Reviewed by Rebecca McMahon, University of South Alabama The University of South Alabama is a public, doctoral-level university in Mobile, Alabama, USA. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in 1963, and replaced existing extension programs operated in Mobile by the University of Alabama. , Mobile, AL |
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