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Penguin Random House

Farmer George Plants a Nation

Farmer George Plants a Nation

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Page Count: 40

Condition: New

Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction,History,United States,Colonial & Revolutionary Periods,Places

Genre: Children, Biography, and History

Book Binding: hardcover;

DIMENSIONS (in.): 10.31 x 10.31 x 0.37

SKU:9781590784600

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Education Recommended Book


Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, did you know that George Washington was also a farmer? Here's a look at America's first President as he's rarely seen.

George Washington was the first leader of our country—but he was also an inventor, scientist, and the most forward-thinking farmer of his time.  As he worked to make the new country independent, he also struggled to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout this nonfiction picture book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery. Both the author and illustrator worked closely with the staff of Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens to render an accurate portrait of Farmer George at work.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Children’s Agriculture Book of the Year

Ohio Farm Bureau’s Children’s Book Award
A Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Book of the Year

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List
Tags: Biography & Autobiography , Colonial & Revolutionary Periods , Historical , History , Juvenile Nonfiction , Places , PRHDRP , United States View full details