Hillsdale College

A Man for All Seasons: The Life of George Washington Carver

Written by Stephen Krensky
Illustrated by Wil Clay

Grade:
K-3
ISBN-13:
978-0060278854
Publisher:
Amistad (2008)

This beautifully illustrated biography tells the life of George Washington Carver with many small details and anecdotes not always found in other biographies. After a childhood marked with difficulty but also curiosity and a desire to learn, Carver went on to pursue an education and discover ways to change southern agriculture for the good. With an enduring message of perseverance and generosity, and an engaging text, this biography is a wonderful addition to an elementary level study of Carver. 


Lives of Virtue

George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver is primarily remembered for his work with peanut crops in the South. But he was only able to do such great work due to his perseverance, responsibility, humility, and good judgment. These virtues not only made him a renowned chemist and professor but also the savior of southern agriculture.