{"product_id":"black-history-heroes-george-washington-carver-pioneering-scientist-brilliant-in-mind-and-spirit-9781638192343","title":"Black History Heroes: George Washington Carver: Pioneering Scientist: Brilliant in Mind and Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Carver was born into slavery and is most well known for his work with peanuts, inventing more than 300 products for both commercial and industrial uses. He was also a professor at the Tuskegee Institute, a proponent of crop rotation, an advocate and teacher of poor farmers, and a fighter for racial equality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiration to millions, the life of George Washington Carver is indeed proof that Black history matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack History Heroes \u003c\/b\u003eshares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ \"This empowering and engaging middle-grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start.....Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e starred review of \u003ci\u003eBlack History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e★ \"The book beautifully chronicles Boseman's struggles and triumphs....Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to.\"--Booklist, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patricia Pete\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bushel \u0026amp; Peck Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.43h x 6.31w x 0.35d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781638192343\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia Pete\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Sarasota, Florida, and earned a BFA in film from Ringling College of Art and Design. A lifelong storyteller, she finds inspiration in narratives from the factual to the fantastical. When she's not writing, she enjoys journaling, reading, and taking dramatic close-up photos of food.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRyan G. Van Cleave \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of dozens of books for both children and adults. He earned a PhD in American literature with an emphasis in poetry and has taught writing at numerous colleges and universities. As the Picture Book Doctor, Ryan helps celebrities create stories for kids and bring them to life on the page, stage, and screen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAriyana Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e--also known as Fumisketchies--is a freelance illustrator and character designer based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2020, she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in illustration. Since then, she has illustrated for both small businesses and larger animation companies, including Titmouse, Netflix, and Bent Image Lab. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Patricia Pete \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47876554424477,"sku":"9781638192343","price":23.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9f1d932c-d129-4003-9141-842d7bf0713a.jpg?v=1777381592","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/black-history-heroes-george-washington-carver-pioneering-scientist-brilliant-in-mind-and-spirit-9781638192343","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}