George Washington Carver

by Luke Colins

Overview

Explore the life and achievements of world famous inventor and teacher, George Washington Carver.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476551616
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Great African-Americans
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	NC790L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Gail Saunders-Smith is an assistant education professor at Youngstown State University in Ohio. She is also an independent staff developer, writer, and editor. She presents nationally at conferences on literacy development and instruction and has written numerous articles, children's non-fiction books, and professional resources. Gail holds a B.S. and M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a M.S. in Administration and Supervision from Youngstown State University. She completed post-graduate work at The Ohio State University and earned a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from The University of Akron. Gail is a former classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and Reading/Language Arts K-12 Supervisor and Coordinator of State and Federal Programs for the Summit County ESC.

Table of Contents

Meet George 5

Young George 7

As an Adult 11

Later Years 17

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 24

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

With a glossary list, recommended books and websites, and questions for critical thinking in the back of the book, this easy-to- read title provides an overview of the life of an influential scientist.

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