A Man for All Seasons: The Life of Ceorge Washington Carver Illustrated by Wil Clay HarperCollins, 2008 George Washington Carver was an African American slave born during the last months of the Civil War. From such an unlikely beginning, he grew up to become one of the most respected scientists of his time, making significant contributions to the field of agriculture and serving as an educational leader in the national black community. His struggles and triumphs are handsomely documented in this story of his life, which spanned almost eighty years, from 1864-1943. "Krensky tells the remarkable story of George Washington Carver with humanity and grace . . . A top-notch introduction for schoolchildren of any age." Kirkus Reviews Ages 7-10 Available in hardcover 32 pp. ISBN: 978-0-06-027885-4