<DIV><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">See George Washington as he's rarely seen—as a farmer, inventor, and scientist. All his life, Washington sought to improve farming methods and share his knowledge with other farmers. His goal to make Mount Vernon self-sufficient carried over to his goal to make the new country independent.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">« “Should be included in library collections because of its unusual treatment of George's lifetime achievements.” —<i>Library Media Connection</i>, starred review</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">« “Students will find this title useful for reports, but will also find it a great nonfiction read.” —<i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </p></div>