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Farmer George Plants A Nation

| Few students and teachers may know that George Washington was a farmer and he made several great contributions to agriculture. This text is a look at George Washington as he's rarely seen. Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, his efforts to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery. Both illustrator and author worked closely with the staff of Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens to render an accurate portrait of Farmer George at work. |
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| Grade level: | 5 8 | |||||||
| Scope: | all states |
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| Academic Subject: | Science Life/Biological Sciences Agri-science Environmental Science Earth Science Social Studies Technology |
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| Agricultural Content: | Agribusiness Systems Production Systems Sustainable Agriculture Animal Systems Animal Husbandry/Production/Care Horses Environment/Natural Resources Land Use Natural Resource Management Food Systems/Nutrition Food Plant Systems Field Crops American Agricultural History Genetics/Heredity Inventors/Inventions Farm Equipment/Machinery |
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| Author: | Peggy Thomas | |||||||
| Illustrator: | Larry Johnson | |||||||
| Publisher: | Calkins Creek | |||||||
| Copyright: | 2008 | |||||||
| Reviewer Comments: | One of the best and most accurate accounts of the contributions of Washington available. Not only that, but it is easy and enjoyable to read. A must-have for 5th grade teachers. | |||||||
| Resource ID: | 2730 | |||||||
| Source: | http://www.amazon.com | |||||||
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