Farmer George Plants a Nation

Synopsis

See George Washington as he's rarely seen—as a farmer, inventor, and scientist. All his life, Washington sought to improve farming methods and share his knowledge with other farmers. His goal to make Mount Vernon self-sufficient carried over to his goal to make the new country independent.

« “Should be included in library collections because of its unusual treatment of George's lifetime achievements.” —Library Media Connection, starred review

« “Students will find this title useful for reports, but will also find it a great nonfiction read.” —School Library Journal, starred review