Many features on our website will not work unless you enable javascript in your browser. The life of george washington carver free stories online. George washington carver is widely known for his work with peanuts, but his importance to society goes much further than plant experimentation. It was not long before his fame spread, and booker t. Jan 30, 2020 george washington carver january 1, 1864january 5, 1943 was an agricultural chemist who discovered 300 uses for peanuts as well as hundreds of uses for soybeans, pecans, and sweet potatoes.
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He could have added fortune to fame, but caring for neither, he found happiness and honor in being helpful to the world. Apr 02, 2012 george washington carver was an amazing man who lived a godly, hard working, simple life. Biography nonfiction, 460 words, level l grade 2, lexile 790l multilevel book also available in levels o and r george washington carver is a biographical text that chronicles the accomplishments of an africanamerican scientist. Lance paladino recounts the life of the africanamerican agriculturist at the tuskegee institute, emphasizing his love of plants and his belief in living in harmony with the natural world. Thank you so much for your in depth article on george washington carver. Carver is famous for many inventions including a number of uses for the peanut.
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