George Washington Carver: Meet the Scientist Who Discovered 300 Different Things to Do With Peanuts (Masterminds)

Meet the pioneers of S.T.E.A.M. and discover their fascinating life stories and inspirations with the Masterminds series.

George Washington Carver was born a slave, but became one of the most prominent scientists and inventors in U.S. history. As an agricultural scientist, Carver promoted the idea of growing peanuts and sweet potatoes to be used in over a hundred different ways. He also spent his time championing various efforts in agricultural education in the South. Masterminds readers will learn how influential figures in S.T.E.A.M., like Carver, made massive contributions to their fields and how their stories and discoveries remain relevant today.