Author(s): Peggy Thomas,Layne Johnson
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 40
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Language: English
Date Published: 2013-04-01
Dimensions: 254 x 254 x 10.16mm
Publication City/Country: Honesdale, United States
Edition: Reprint
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This picture book for older readers focuses on George Washington as farmer, inventor, and scientist. Infused with excerpts from George's letters and diaries, the narrative makes a convincing case for Washington's place as the nation's First Farmer. He invented a combination plow-tiller-harrow, tested different fertilizers, and bred donkeys and horses to create strong mules. His goal to make Mount Vernon self-sufficient carried over to his goal to make the new country independent. Layne Johnson's richly colored oil paintings portray the Colonial era with fine details. The book includes a timeline of Washington's life; shares his views on slavery, and includes a bibliography of additional reading materials and websites.