{"product_id":"thomas-jefferson-grows-a-nation-9781620916285","title":"Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation","description":"\u003cb\u003eAmerican Farm Bureau Foundation for Education Recommended Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThomas Jefferson was more than a president and patriot. He was also a planter and gardener who loved to watch things grow--everything from plants and crops to even his brand-new nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs minister to France, Jefferson promoted all things American, sharing corn and pecans with his Parisian neighbors. As secretary of state, he encouraged his fellow farmers to grow olives, rice and maple trees. As president, he doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase. Even in his retirement, Jefferson continued to nurture the nation, laying the groundwork for the University of Virginia. In this meticulously researched picture book for older readers, author Peggy Thomas uncovers Jefferson's passion for agriculture and his country. And Stacy Innerst's incredibly original illustrations offer the right balance of reverence and whimsy. This is Thomas Jefferson as he's never been seen before! Back matter includes an author's note on Jefferson's legacy today; timeline, bibliography; place to visit (Monticello); and source notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeggy Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e has been researching and writing award-winning children's nonfiction for more than 20 years. She lives in Middleport, New York. peggythomaswrites.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStacy Innerst\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and illustrator of seven books for children. His picture books have been awarded a BCCB Blue Ribbon Picture Book Award as well as a Parents' Choice Gold Medal and have been selected for recognition by the NY Society of Illustrators, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books, \u003ci\u003eSLJ\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books, and the Smithsonian, among others. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. stacyinnerst.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Calkins Creek Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544928129298,"sku":"9781620916285","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fed4eca4-8b9e-4462-9e6d-9b952ba241cb.jpg?v=1731538556","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thomas-jefferson-grows-a-nation-9781620916285","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}