John Deere's Powerful Idea: The Perfect Plow

Terry Collins

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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.

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Why it’s great

This energetic retelling shows how one inventor’s determination helped revolutionize American farming. With clear storytelling and vivid illustrations, it highlights how John Deere’s creativity turned hard work into lasting progress. Kids will see that great ideas often start with a simple problem—and the courage to solve it.