deere, john

Biography of John Deere, who invented a better plow and co-founded a business to manufacture steel plows, which continues to make farm machinery in the twenty-first century.

Biography of John Deere, who invented a better plow and co-founded a business to manufacture steel plows, which continues to make farm machinery in the twenty-first century.

"Plows in the 1830s were not suitable for sticky sod, so John Deere invented a smooth, steel plow that worked for many farmers. He continued to press on by creating his own company and building a brand that is well-known today. In this title, young readers can discover more about this inspiring innovator and his company"--Provided by the publisher.

Tells the story of John Deere, a young blacksmith from Vermont, who moved to Illinois and changed farming forever.

Discusses the life of John Deere and his invention of the John Deere plow.

"Discusses the invention of the John Deere plow and the man behind it, including the idea, the obstacles, and the eventual success"--.

Examines the life of John Deere, co-founder of Plough Manufactory, a business opened to manufacture steel plows, and which continues to make farm machinery in the twenty-first century.

Fact-packed book about the tractor that has worked America's fields for more than 100 years.

A biography of the inventor and manufacturer who produced one of the first self-scouring plows.