George Washington Carver, Janet Benge
George Washington Carver, Janet Benge
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George Washington Carver
From Slave to Scientist

Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

Narrator: Tim Gregory

Unabridged: 4 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/17/2023


Synopsis

George's mother panicked when she heard the thunder of horses and the whooping of men. Bushwhackers! She pulled her baby close to her chest and stood rooted to the dirt floor in fear. A man stumbled through her doorway. "We got us one, boys!" he yelled, waving his rifle in the air and dragging his captives into the cold night.

Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver found freedom in learning everything he could about the world around him. Overcoming poverty and racism, George became a brilliant scientist and a gifted professor who dedicated his expertise to helping black farmers escape the devastating grip of poverty.

George's scientific creativity knew no limits. His ingenious experimentation with peanuts and other plants helped rescue the failing Southern economy. Still remembered for his far-reaching and diverse achievements, Dr. Carver generously shared his talent simply for the reward of helping others.

About The Author

Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband-and-wife writing team with more than twenty years of writing experience. Janet is a former elementary-school teacher. Geoff holds a degree in history. Originally from New Zealand, the Benges spent ten years serving with Youth With A Mission.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Abhy

This is without doubt an absolutely amazing book. It is so valuable that it should be a required read for all children everywhere in the world. George Washington Carver is a legend and his life is truly inspirational. There are so many lessons to be learned from this one small book and specially fro......more

Goodreads review by Brian

The more I learn about George Washington Carver, the more I want to learn about him. He was an amazing scientist, teacher, student, and presenter. He did it all and was remarkably selfless throughout his prolific life. I’m sure he did something poorly or improperly, because no one is perfect. Howeve......more

Goodreads review by Heidi

I read this with my 6 year old. There is a short description of a lynching and violence that I had to skip with my son but the book was well written and the life of Carver is inspiring beyond words.......more

Goodreads review by Prabhat

George Washington Carver: From Slave to Scientist (Heroes of History #1) by Janet Benge, Geoff Benge- Children’s Illustrated Colour Picture Book- The book narrates the story of George Washington Carver an Afro- American agricultural scientist. George's mother panicked when she heard the thunder of h......more