Author: Marilyn Nelson
Title: Carver: A Life in Poems
Illustrator: None
Genre: Poetry
Subgenre: Informational
Theme: The life of George Washington Carver
Primary and Secondary Characters: George Washington Carver, various people associated with Carver
throughout his life.
Awards: Newbery Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Honor Book
Publishing Company: Scholastic Inc.
Date of Publication: 2001
Brief Summary and How to Use With Students:
This book is filled with poems about the life and achievements of George Washington Carver. From his early childhood to his years of schooling and teaching, this book addresses the full history of the African American inventor, botanist and teacher.
This book would be great to use for children in fourth to seventh grade. Since the book is filled with short poems and written in chronological order of his life it is easy to read the sections day by day or to pick and choose certain sections to read at a time.
The link provided is a perfect source to use for when using this book in your classroom. This source contains a discussion guide and activities that center around the book.
