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Picture Book of George Washington Carver
SKU
021217
ISBN
9780823416332
Grade K-3
Neutral
Non-Consumable
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Religious Content
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Christian/Religious
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Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
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Presentation
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Teacher Involvement
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Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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Everything you need is included.
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Description
Publisher's Description of Picture Book of George Washington Carver
This is the inspiring story of the pioneering African-American teacher, scientist, and artist. Carver is perhaps best known for his scientific work with peanuts and sweet potatoes (and for inventing peanut butter!), but Time magazine also called him the “Black Leonardo” for his painting. Adler tells of Carver’s work at the Tuskegee Institute with Booker T. Washington, his hard childhood, and his determination to learn despite many obstacles,
A man of deep faith, Carver worked throughout his life to create scientific discoveries that would improve the lives of Southerners–especially African Americans.
The colorful illustrations show Carver in all stages of his life and give children insight to Carver’s world.
A man of deep faith, Carver worked throughout his life to create scientific discoveries that would improve the lives of Southerners–especially African Americans.
The colorful illustrations show Carver in all stages of his life and give children insight to Carver’s world.
Category Description for Picture Book Of ___________ Biographies
These picture books give short but informative biographies about the lives of influential people. Each book describes the featured figure from birth to death, highlighting important contributions to society. A few sentences are included on each page, along with full-page illustrations. The pictures are detailed and colorful. The story-like format of these books will make the historical information appealing to children. 32 pgs, pb.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holiday House |
| Grades: | K-3 |
| ISBN: | 9780823416332 |
| Length in Inches: | 8 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.25 |
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