{"product_id":"farmer-george-plants-a-nation-first-edition","title":"Farmer George Plants a Nation - First Edition","description":"Farmer George Plants a Nation - First Edition\u003cbr\u003eCondition:  Excellent no signs of wear\u003cbr\u003eCover:  Hardcover with slipcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Washington as he's rarely seen. Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. 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 this NSTA\/CBC Outstanding Science Trade 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 \u0026amp; Gardens to render an accurate portrait of Farmer George at work.\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author:\u003cbr\u003ePeggy Thomas is the author of more than a dozen books for children and young adults, including Joshua the Giant Frog, a tall tale about the Erie Canal. Ms. Thomas is a frequent speaker in schools and libraries. She lives in Middleport, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLayne Johnson has illustrated many acclaimed picture books for children, including Remembering Grandpa by Uma Krishnaswami. He lives in Houston, Texas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**STAR SELLER **\u003cbr\u003eSmooth shipping\u003cbr\u003eSpeedy replies\u003cbr\u003eSmoke\/Pet free home\u003cbr\u003eFree shipping\u003cbr\u003e9304","brand":"Three Pigeons Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144100167878,"sku":null,"price":46.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/7983\/6102\/files\/il_fullxfull.6361083247_2zi8.jpg?v=1788614026","url":"https:\/\/threepigeonsbookshop.com\/products\/farmer-george-plants-a-nation-first-edition","provider":"Three Pigeons Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}