George Washington Carver

Early Life

We are not sure of his birth date, because he was a slave. We think it was 1864 or early

1865.

Family

He hardly knew his mother or father. His mother got taken away only when he was an infant. His father was a slave too, but

his father got killed around the time he was born.

Education

The Carvers wanted him to be educated, but he was black. So, all he had was a Webster's Spelling book. He went to

African -American school when he was 12. Then, he went to Fort Scott and lived with a

blacksmith. He graduated from high school. He tried to go to Highland

University, but then they found out he was black, and didn't let him in.

Contributions

God and religion were important to him. He studied nature.

Interesting Fact

He made more products with sweet potatoes and peanuts.

Interesting Fact

Carver didn't accept money for his creations.

Presentation By

Carly

Bibliography

A picture book of George Washington Carver David A. Adler