Carver:  A Life in Poems by Marilyn Nelson
George Washington Carver had to work hard to become a successful scientist.  Enjoy the life story of Carver through poetry and photos and learn more about his struggles and achievements.  The author has also included short summaries of the different events in Carver’s life that the poems were based upon. 
For ages 12 and up.

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