num_pages: 40
description: School Library Journal Best Book of the YearNSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade BookAmerican Farm Bureau Foundation for Education Recommended BookBesides 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 countrybut 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 &amp; Gardens to render an accurate portrait of Farmer George at work.Nebraska Farm Bureau Childrens Agriculture Book of the YearOhio Farm Bureaus Childrens Book AwardA Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Book of the YearKansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List
language: English
title: Farmer George Plants a Nation
publisher: Calkins Creek