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A Weed Is a Flower - by  Aliki (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Weed Is a Flower - by Aliki (Paperback)

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  • Discover how George Washington Carver went from a slave to an innovator of agricultural science in this luminously illustrated picture book.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 9.04" x 7.04" Paperback
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography

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About the Book



A simple biography of the man, born a slave, who became a scientist and devoted his entire life to helping the South improve its agriculture.



Book Synopsis



Discover how George Washington Carver went from a slave to an innovator of agricultural science in this luminously illustrated picture book.

Born a slave, George Washington Carver went on to become the most prominent black scientist of the early twentieth century.



About the Author



Aliki is the author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children that are treasured by readers all over the world. Her many well-loved titles include My Visit to the Zoo, My Visit to the Aquarium, My Visit to the Dinosaurs, Wild and Woolly Mammoths, and A Weed Is a Flower. Aliki lives near the Globe Theatre, in London, England.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.04 Inches (H) x 7.04 Inches (W) x .15 Inches (D)
Weight: .22 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Theme: Science & Technology
Format: Paperback
Author: Aliki
Language: English
Street Date: April 15, 1988
TCIN: 88890956
UPC: 9780671664909
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-5986
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.15 inches length x 7.04 inches width x 9.04 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.22 pounds
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