The groundbreaking, chance-taking life of George Washington Carver and science & invention in America
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Published:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2008].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
143 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781426301964, 1426301960
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.9, 3 Points
Level 7.9, 3 Points
Lexile measure:
1090
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-139) and index.
Description
A look at the life of America's Plant Doctor, who rose from slavery to international fame, details his childhood, his thirst for knowledge, and his revolutionary innovations that profoundly impacted American agriculture.
Target Audience
NC1090L,Lexile
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APA Citation (style guide)
Harness, C. (2008). The groundbreaking, chance-taking life of George Washington Carver and science & invention in America. National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Harness, Cheryl. 2008. The Groundbreaking, Chance-taking Life of George Washington Carver and Science & Invention in America. National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Harness, Cheryl, The Groundbreaking, Chance-taking Life of George Washington Carver and Science & Invention in America. National Geographic, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)Harness, Cheryl. The Groundbreaking, Chance-taking Life of George Washington Carver and Science & Invention in America. National Geographic, 2008.
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