A Pocketful of Goobers: A Story About George Washington Carver (Creative Minds Biographies)
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In a quick read, A Pocketful of Goobers: A Story About George Washington Carver (Creative Minds Biographies) by Barbara Mitchell comes across as a life-centered title that likely leans on voice, memory, or personal context. This edition lists 1986 • Lerner Pub Group • 64 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 1986 • Lerner Pub Group • 64 pages • ISBN 9780876142929.
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Expect a more intimate tone, where voice and perspective matter as much as raw information. That usually makes for a compact read that should get to its point quickly. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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