John Deere, That's Who! Contributor(s): Maurer, Tracy Nelson (Author), Zeltner, Tim (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1627791299 ISBN-13: 9781627791298 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: March 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2016002105 |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Lexile Measure: 860(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.8" W x 11" L (0.95 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2016 School Library Journal 01/01/2017 pg. 112 Booklist 03/01/2017 pg. 56 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 231 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 188794 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Back in the 1830s, who was a young blacksmith from Vermont, about to make his mark on American history? John Deere, that's who Who moved to Illinois, where farmers were struggling to plow through the thick, rich soil they called gumbo? Who tinkered and tweaked and tested until he invented a steel plow that sliced into the prairie easy as you please? Long before the first tractor, who changed farming forever? John Deere, that's who Beautiful illustrations--including spectacular landscapes--reflect the time period and bring John Deere's remarkable story to life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Maurer, Tracy Nelson: - Tracy Nelson Maurer is the author of over a hundred books, including John Deere, That's Who! and many other nonfiction books for children. She lives near Minneapolis with her family, and loves to interact with readers on her frequent school and library visits. Zeltner, Tim: - Tim Zeltner's award-winning artwork is largely inspired by the landscape of the Delaware Valley, where he grew up. His illustrations feature a unique combination of layered paint, glazes, and stains on wood. His favorite holiday is Halloween, and he lives in Toronto with his wife, Jackie, and dog, Jessie. |
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