Description: George 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 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.
Brief description:
Peggy Thomas is the author of more than fifteen books for children and teens, both fiction and nonfiction. She learned the art of children's writing by watching her mother Margery Facklam, author of more than forty books. When she is not writing or researching a book, she visits schools to talk to kids about books and writing.