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Meet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations.
George Washington Carver tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his origins as the son of slaves in Missouri, USA through his work as an agricultural scientist developing better ways to cultivate crops. He also developed various products derived from peanuts, sweet potatoes and soy-beans that radically changed the agricultural economy of the United States.
Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.
Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.
Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.
Contents
1: Who was George Washington Carver?
1: Childhood
1: Freedom
1: Getting an education
1: University days
1: The Tuskegee Institute
1: Soil problems
1: New crops
1: Switching over
1: Peanut products
1: Teaching
1: Later life
1: Remembering Carver
1: Glossary
1: Further Information
1: Index
