4/20/2009
George Washington Carver by Tonya Bolden
Published in association with The Field Museum in Chicago by Abrams. This is a picture book biography that is definitely middle grades in level. Excellent, clear discussion of the specifics of Carver's research and aims without talking down to the child audience. Lots of primary source illustrations and photographs, including reproductions of Carver's paintings made with his own vegetable dye paints. Has very neat end papers with floral designs.
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Second. This is a very attractive book. it should dispel the idea that middle schoolers have that GWC "invented" the peanut. (If you've worked in middle school and haven't heard that comment, you just haven't been paying attention.)The book conveys the essence of Carver's life in an interesting and understandable way. Excellent from start to finish.
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