by Nathan Olson
illustrated by Keith Tucker

George Washington Carver: Ingenious Inventor follows the incredible life story of George Washington Carver. Born a slave and later orphaned during the Civil War, the ambitious young Carver set out on his own, with his intellect and passion for education as his only companions. Through hard work and lots of study, Carver became an expert scientist, studying plants and inventing many new uses for them and their contents. Inside this book, readers will encounter the events, people, and actions that shaped the life of George Washington Carver.