George Washington Carver

As a thirteen-year-old boy, George Washington Carver left home to get an education. Eager to learn he found ways to work his way through school. Fascinated by plants, he experimented to find out what helped them to grow. Carver became a world famous teacher and scientist, improving farm methods and discovering new ways to use crops. He shared his knowledge with students and farmers and in turn, his students carried on his work by teaching others. George Washington Carver is remembered today both for his contributions to the education of his people and to the world of science. These adventurous, historical stories about famous people are written so that children in the primary grades can enjoy reading to themselves. They have been edited and prepared under the educational supervision of Mary C. Austin, Ed.D., Reading Specialist and Professor of Education, Western Reserve University.