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Age Range
5 - 7
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2014-03-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Children's Press
Grade Level
K - 2nd
ISBN
9780531249826
Lexile
690
Themes
scientists
STEM
multicultural

George Washington Carver (Rookie Biographies®)

Written by Dana Meachen Rau

George Washington Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientist and used his knowledge to better the lives of poor farmers.

Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own.

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Age Range
5 - 7
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2014-03-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Children's Press
Grade Level
K - 2nd
ISBN
9780531249826
Lexile
690
Themes
scientists
STEM
multicultural
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