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# George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist (Heroes of History)

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Review: A remarkable life - This is a wonderful, first-rate book that tells the story of the extraordinary life of George Washington Carver, a black scientist born into slavery. Orphaned and abandoned in infancy, his father killed in an accident and his mother kidnapped and murdered, he was raised by the couple who had originally purchased his mother. Obsessed from early childhood with nature, especially with plant life, he expiramented with different growing conditions and soils in his own little garden as an 8-year-old child. At age 11 he struck out on his own, working at any possible job in order to further his education. He also witnessed, at this young age, the lynching of a black man and the subsequent burning of his body in a bonfire by a huge crowd of jubilant whites. From that point on, he realized that being a black man in the South was dangerous, his safety never assured. He eventually, through enormous toil, completed bachelor's and masters degrees in science from a midwestern college, where he became a lecturer. His passion remained botany and agriculture, but he was also a talented artist and musician with a knack for making friends wherever he happened to find himself in his determined quest for knowledge. He accepted a position at the Tuskegee Institute, where he was the head of its newly formed agricultural department. His accomplishments earned him national and then worldwide fame. He was consulted by poor farmers, wealthy industrialists and government leaders at the highest levels. Despite all of this, he was subjected to the same violence and humiliation as all other Southern blacks, at one point being hunted by armed white horsemen who shot at him. He was only able to escape by hiding in a ditch, where he covered himself with mud. This world famous scientist also endured the abuses of the Jim Crow laws passed by Southern whites after Reconstruction that systematically dismantled the social, economic, and political progress made by blacks after the Civil War, reducing them to abject poverty, loss of voting rights, apartheid social practices and extreme violence from the KKK and other white hate groups. Despite these tremendous disadvantages, George Washington Carver left behind a supreme legacy of agricultural research, invention, and the application of scientific principles to farming. Against all odds, this slave child became an international figure, honored by universities and governments for his remarkable achievements . He consistently declined offers of fame and fortune, preferring a humble life of service. This book is highly recommended.
Review: What an exceptional man and life! - In his memory as a country we need to pursue equality for all people!! Finesse of person and trust in his creator stand out to me

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #54,169 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Children's Science & Technology Biographies #76 in Children's Historical Biographies (Books) #104 in Children's Multicultural Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (235) |
| Dimensions  | 5.25 x 0.75 x 8 inches |
| Grade level  | 4 - 6 |
| ISBN-10  | 1883002788 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1883002787 |
| Item Weight  | 5.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Heroes of History |
| Print length  | 192 pages |
| Publication date  | November 19, 2001 |
| Publisher  | Emerald Books |
| Reading age  | 8 - 12 years |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A remarkable life
*by B***M on December 15, 2020*

This is a wonderful, first-rate book that tells the story of the extraordinary life of George Washington Carver, a black scientist born into slavery. Orphaned and abandoned in infancy, his father killed in an accident and his mother kidnapped and murdered, he was raised by the couple who had originally purchased his mother. Obsessed from early childhood with nature, especially with plant life, he expiramented with different growing conditions and soils in his own little garden as an 8-year-old child. At age 11 he struck out on his own, working at any possible job in order to further his education. He also witnessed, at this young age, the lynching of a black man and the subsequent burning of his body in a bonfire by a huge crowd of jubilant whites. From that point on, he realized that being a black man in the South was dangerous, his safety never assured. He eventually, through enormous toil, completed bachelor's and masters degrees in science from a midwestern college, where he became a lecturer. His passion remained botany and agriculture, but he was also a talented artist and musician with a knack for making friends wherever he happened to find himself in his determined quest for knowledge. He accepted a position at the Tuskegee Institute, where he was the head of its newly formed agricultural department. His accomplishments earned him national and then worldwide fame. He was consulted by poor farmers, wealthy industrialists and government leaders at the highest levels. Despite all of this, he was subjected to the same violence and humiliation as all other Southern blacks, at one point being hunted by armed white horsemen who shot at him. He was only able to escape by hiding in a ditch, where he covered himself with mud. This world famous scientist also endured the abuses of the Jim Crow laws passed by Southern whites after Reconstruction that systematically dismantled the social, economic, and political progress made by blacks after the Civil War, reducing them to abject poverty, loss of voting rights, apartheid social practices and extreme violence from the KKK and other white hate groups. Despite these tremendous disadvantages, George Washington Carver left behind a supreme legacy of agricultural research, invention, and the application of scientific principles to farming. Against all odds, this slave child became an international figure, honored by universities and governments for his remarkable achievements . He consistently declined offers of fame and fortune, preferring a humble life of service. This book is highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an exceptional man and life!
*by B***H on April 18, 2025*

In his memory as a country we need to pursue equality for all people!! Finesse of person and trust in his creator stand out to me

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book
*by W***K on August 22, 2021*

I read this book together with my middle schooler. It is an amazing story of integrity, perseverance despite grave prejudice, innovation, faith, and incredible humility! Highly recommend! ❤️ 📚 “Why should I be so singly honored is more than I can figure out. I have endeavored to do my little bit in the world as fast and as thoroughly as Great Creator of all things gave me the light and strength. “ ~ George Washington Carver

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