This picture book for older readers focuses on George Washington as farmer, inventor, and scientist.
The book includes a timeline of Washington\'s life; shares his views on slavery, and includes a bibliography of additional reading materials and websites..
Layne Johnson\'s richly colored oil paintings portray the Colonial era with fine details.
His goal to make Mount Vernon self-sufficient carried over to his goal to make the new country independent.
He invented a combiNation plow-tiller-harrow, tested different fertilizers, and bred donkeys and horses to create strong mules.
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.
This picture book for older readers focuses on George Washington as farmer, inventor, and scientist
