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.
For ages 7-10. From The Story Behind the Name series.
*Fun, fact-filled text mixed with beautiful imagery going beyond the traditional biography *Presents a behind-the-scenes view of well-known brands and monuments that children will recognize*Historically accurate illustrations mixed with real photos make these strong nonfiction picture books

Illustrated by Carl Pearce. Please note, the Kindle option is not available for this title.