School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book - American Farm Bureau Foundation for Education Recommended Book Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, did you know that George Washington was also a farmer? Here's a look at America's first President as he's rarely seen. - George Washington was the first leader of our country—but he was also an inventor, scientist, and the most forward-thinking farmer of his time. As he worked to make the new country independent, he also struggled to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout this nonfiction picture book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery. Both the author and illustrator worked closely with the staff of Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens to render an accurate portrait of Farmer George at work. - Nebraska Farm Bureau Children’s Agriculture Book of the Year - Ohio Farm Bureau’s Children’s Book Award - A Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Book of the Year - Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List