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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.

Grade level:

5 8

Scope:

all states

Academic Subject:

Science
Life/Biological Sciences
Agri-science
Environmental Science
Earth Science
Social Studies
Technology

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

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

Media 1:

It's a Book media type.
URL: Website
ISBN: 9781590784600
Pages: 40
Bound: Hardcover