Farmer George Plants a Nation
Peggy Thomas
(Author)
Layne Johnson
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
School Library Journal Best Book of the YearNSTA/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
Product Details
Price
$11.99
$11.15
Publisher
Calkins Creek Books
Publish Date
April 01, 2013
Pages
40
Dimensions
9.8 X 9.8 X 0.4 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781620910290
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About the Author
Peggy Thomas is the author of more than a dozen books for children and young adults including the award-winning picture book For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson. Thomas is also an instructor for the Institute of Children's Literature and a frequent speaker at schools and conferences. She lives in Middleport, New York. Layne Johnson has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including the Western Heritage Award--winning Off Like the Wind!: The First Ride of the Pony Express by Michael P. Spradlin. Mr. Johnson speaks frequently in schools and libraries. He lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife.
Reviews
★ "Students will find this title useful for reports, but will also find it a great nonfiction read."--School Library Journal, starred review ★ "Exquisite artwork. . . . Should be included in library collections because of its unusual treatment of George's lifetime achievements."--Library Media Connection, starred review "Sprinkling excerpts from his letters and diaries throughout to allow its subject to speak in his own voice, the narrative makes a convincing case for Washington's place as the nation's First Farmer. . . . Backmatter includes a timeline, author's notes on both Mount Vernon and Washington the slaveholder, resources for further exploration and a bibliography."--Kirkus Reviews
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