Have you ever seen a John Deere tractor? John Deere's farm equipment brand is famous around the world, but it wasn't an easy path to turn his ideas into reality. Readers will love learning the story behind the name as they follow along with John's beginnings as a blacksmith, obstacles in business, and eventual massive success.

Author: Terry Collins
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Picture Window Books
Published: 08/01/2015
Series: Story Behind the Name
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.70h x 7.60w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781479571680
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 175138 / John Deere's Powerful Idea: The Perfect Plow


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 205 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

About the Author
Pearce, Carl: - 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.