{"product_id":"farmer-george-plants-a-nation-isbn-9781620910290","title":"Farmer George Plants a Nation","description":"\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eNSTA\/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Farm Bureau Foundation for Education Recommended Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBesides 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge 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 \u0026amp; Gardens to render an accurate portrait of Farmer George at work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNebraska Farm Bureau Children’s Agriculture Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOhio Farm Bureau’s Children’s Book Award\u003cbr\u003eA Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"Students will find this title useful for reports, but will also find it a great nonfiction read.\"—\u003cb\u003eS\u003ci\u003echool Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Exquisite artwork. . . . Should be included in library collections because of its unusual treatment of George's lifetime achievements.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeggy Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than a dozen books for children and young adults including the award-winning picture book \u003ci\u003eFor the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLayne Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated more than twenty books for children, including the Western Heritage Award--winning \u003ci\u003eOff Like the Wind!: The First Ride of the Pony Express\u003c\/i\u003e by Michael P. Spradlin. Mr. Johnson speaks frequently in schools and libraries. He lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife.","brand":"Calkins Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301694263525,"sku":"NP9781620910290","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781620910290.jpg?v=1767726740","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/farmer-george-plants-a-nation-isbn-9781620910290","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}