George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver was born as a slave in Missouri. But slavery ended soon after he was born. So George was able to get an education as he grew up. When he went to college, he was the first black student there! George studied plants in college and afterwards. Then, he became a teacher and researcher at an African American university. There, he made important discoveries about peanuts and other crops.

One thing George invented was a way to farm called crop rotation. He found that if farmers planted and grew cotton one year, then peanuts the next year, the soil in the farm would stay healthy. This would help all crops grow! George also invented many ways to use the peanut. He found a way to use them to make plastic. He used them to make paints. He even used them to make gasoline! Today, George Washington Carver is famous for his work in science. His work helped lots of people