John Deere's Powerful Idea: The Perfect Plow (Story Behind the Name) - Hardcover

Collins, Terry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1479571644 ISBN 13: 9781479571642

Publisher: Picture Window Books, 2015

Synopsis

John Deere's farm equipment brand is famous around the world, but people may not know the story behind the man himself. Deere's humble blacksmith beginnings and a simple plow eventually led to massive success, but it wasn't easy. The story behind the name will give readers new appreciation for the popular green tractors and equipment around today.

About this title

About the Author:

An award-winning newspaper reporter and columnist, Terry Collins now writes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and graphic novels for readers of all ages. Some of his latest titles include biographies of Elvis Presley and Louis Armstrong. A National Board Certified English instructor, he now teaches literature and creative writing in his hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina.

Carl Pearce lives in North Wales with his wife, Ceri. When not lost in his illustration work, he enjoys watching films, reading books and taking long walks along the beach. Growing up, Carl could not decide whether to be a Policeman, Fireman or a Ghostbuster. In the end he graduated from the North Wales School of Art and Design as an Illustrator. He has illustrated many books for children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Picture Window Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1479571644
• ISBN 13: 9781479571642
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Pearce Carl