Presents a short biography of George Washington Carver, born into slavery during the Civil War, rose to earn a Master's Degree in agriculture from Iowa State, taught at Tuskegee Institute, and developed over one hundred difference uses for the peanut.
Content Note
The peanut man -- Growing up in Missouri -- Seeking an education -- In college at last -- To be of the greatest good -- A challenging task -- The Experiment Station and teaching farmers -- Carver's message for the South -- The Wizard of Tuskegee -- Carver's final years and legacy.