“George Washington Carver for Kids: His Life and Discoveries, with 21 Activities” (CLICK HERE for it)
Peggy Thomas discusses the life, work, and faith of agricultural scientist George Washington Carver in this 2019 book from Chicago Review Press. Thomas paints an unvarnished picture of Carver’s life. He faced poverty. He was an imperfect person. He faced barriers. And Thomas notes that Carver focused on how the poor could improve their lot through hard work, self-reliance, thrift, and wise use of existing resources, and that despite the accolades Carver received, ultimately America did not follow many of his ideas in addressing poverty and hunger.
This book is among the Faith and Science entries for younger readers. CLICK HERE for more.
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