Captures both the past and the present of this American icon. See vintage John Deere tractors along with the newest and largest John Deere equipment-both farm and construction. Kids will learn, laugh and want more.

History of the John Deere company, famous for its well-built green tractors. Founded by the young blacksmith, John Deere, in the 1830s when he invented the steel plow for the Illinois prairie, the company grew to make all kinds of farm machinery.

Relates the history of the tractor and shows the changes in design that have resulted in the diesel-powered giants of today.

Johnny Poppers at the Two-Cylinder Expo in Moline. Combines harvesting wheat and corn. Learn how grapes and pumpkins are harvested. History of the John Deere dozer, from the Lindeman crawler tractor to the dozers of today. Diesels and steam locomotives delivering John Deere equipment.

Features both new and antique John Deere equipment. Including tractors, combines, pickers, cultivators, planters, plus road construction machines such as dozers, road graders, and wheel loaders. Kids will learn what the machines do and how they do it. Learn how the major league baseball teams make those patterns in the grass on game day using John Deere mowers. It's wall-to-wall green and yellow action.

Visit a John Deere factory in Iowa, lean how farmers use tractors, combines, and harvesters to grow and pick their crops, and see scrapers digging in the dirt.

"Learn about John Deere machines! Peek-a-flap. Peek and explore farms, forests, and more! 12 chunky flaps have peek-a-boo holes!"--Back cover.

"What is inside a John Deere tractor? Curious [preschoolers] want to know! Shaped sturdy board book looks under the hood and inside the tractor cab. Learn about the big wheels and discover how a seeder works. Detailed illustrations and simply explanations will satisfy toddlers 2-4. Grown-ups might learn something, too! Wonderful baby shower gift for farm families, perfect birthday present for kids who like a little dirt on their boots! Learning is...