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<b><i>John Deere: Yesterday & Today</i> is a comprehensive history of the uniquely American John Deere & Company from its 19th-century beginnings to its position today as a global-manufacturing powerhouse.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> John Deere has been a major player in the evolution of industrialized American labor and large-scale agriculture. The company's tractors and other machines are used worldwide on large and small farms, in forests, on construction sites, and even in suburban driveways. The public's passion for John Deere is apparent not just on the company's balance sheet, but also in the array of licensed consumer items available, such as clothing, toys, tin signs, and clocks.<br> <br> <br> <br> This handsome hardcover book chronicles the complete John Deere story, starting with blacksmith John Deere's revolutionary steel plow in 1837 and onward to the company's entry into the tractor business and its success today. <i>John Deere: Yesterday & Today</i> is organized by historical periods, with highlights of significant events and trends included in each chapter. Lively, expertly written text and hundreds of vibrant color images of tractors, memorabilia, portraits, and artifacts help bring this American success story to life.<br> <br> <br> <br> Anyone interested in John Deere or American history will treasure <i>John Deere: Yesterday & Today</i>. The company's remarkable history is detailed in the following chapters: <ul> <li>1837 1857: Furnishing a Superior Product at a Low Cost</li> <li>1858 1887: The Charles Deere Era</li> <li>1888 1917: A Time for Expansion</li> <li>1918 1960: The Reign of the Two-Cylinder Tractor</li> <li>1961 1986: Industry Leadership</li> <li>1987 2000: The Modern Company</li> <li>2001 Present: World Leadership</li> </ul> <br> <br> Retail price $24.95
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Probably the best known tractor in the world, this text covers all the major types since the machine was first produced. The text includes facts and statistics for the enthusiast.
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Johnny Tractor, also known as JT, shows all the wonderful things he can do on a farm. From mowing the grass and plowing the field, to bringing feed to the animals at the barn, JT keeps busy all day long! Age Range: 18 months to 4 years
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The Fall Festival is coming, and Johnny Tractor and his friends have so much to do. Help them get Merriweather Farm ready for the festival in this exciting movable board book—readers can push cardstock machines on a track across every spread of the book to help Johnny Tractor and his friends get the farm ready.
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Your child doesn't go to school and has to stay home? Do your kids get bored at times ? This is the perfect gift for your child. Large, clear coloring images are great entertainment for your baby. Tractor Coloring Book – Fun and Education for Children. <br/>Features:<br/><br/>Size 8.5" x 11"<br/>Single-sided Pages<br/>56 pages<br/>27 simple bold lined images<br/><br/><br/><br/>Scroll up and BUY NOW!
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The first general-purpose tractor with narrowly spaced front wheels, the original Farmall was designed to do fine-tuned field cultivation as well as anything a team of farm horses could do—in short, to “farm all.” The rest is history, even legend, in the agriculture industry—a legend that unfolds in these pages in full color and sharp detail. This big book features five hundred photographs of Farmall tractors, from that first experimental model introduced in 1924, through the classic lineup of International Harvester models that bore the Farmall name, to the last one to roll off the assembly line (the landmark five-millionth tractor produced at the Farmall plant in Illinois). Detailed descriptions combine with these vibrant pictures to make Legendary Farmall Tractors a full-scale appreciation of the art of farm machinery at its can-do best.
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<p>The first general-purpose tractor with narrowly spaced front wheels, the original Farmall was designed to do fine-tuned field cultivation as well as anything a team of farm horses could do—in short, to “farm all.” The rest is history, even legend, in the agriculture industry—a legend that unfolds in these pages in full color and sharp detail. This big book features five hundred photographs of Farmall tractors, from that first experimental model introduced in 1924, through the classic lineup of International Harvester models that bore the Farmall name, to the last one to roll off the assembly line (the landmark five-millionth tractor produced at the Farmall plant in Illinois). Detailed descriptions combine with these vibrant pictures to make <i>Legendary Farmall Tractors</i> a full-scale appreciation of the art of farm machinery at its can-do best.</p>
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If you’re a tractor enthusiast with a passion for tractor photography, <i>Legendary Farm Tractors</i> is a dream-come-true pictorial produced with you in mind. Containing more color photographs of more types of farm tractors than any other book in print, <i>Legendary Farm Tractors</i> presents tractors from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan—models from the 1880s to today—along with detailed captions, together offering a comprehensive photographic history of tractors. Organized alphabetically by make so that readers can find their favorites easily, the tractors covered here include everything from familiar manufacturers like John Deere, Ford, Farmall, Case, Caterpillar, and International Harvester to obscure tractors that have seldom been seen, such as the special streamlined Porsche coffee plantation tractor that looks more like a sports car than a piece of farm equipment. The extensive variety and distinguished photographs by noted photographer Andrew Morland make this an exceptional book for tractor buffs and the perfect gift book for any machine enthusiast.
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Contains more color photographs of more types of farm tractors than any book on the market. More than 640 photographs of tractors from the USA, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Models from the 1880s to today are presented along with detailed captions. The tractors are organized alphabetically by make so readers can find their favorites easily. All the familiar makes, such as John Deere, Ford, Farmall, Case, Caterpillar, and International Harvester; to obscure tractors that have seldom-been-seen, such as the special streamlined Porsche coffee plantation tractor that looks more like a Porsche sports car than a John Deere.
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French Text <p>The past 40 years of history of the firm International Harvester are presented in this book The International Harvester Company (abbreviated first IHC and later IH) today known as Navistar International Corporation, was a United States agricultural machinery, construction equipment, vehicle, commercial truck, and household and commercial products manufacturer. In 1902, J.P. Morgan merged the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and Deering Harvester Company, along with three smaller agricultural equipment firms, to form International Harvester. International Harvester sold off its agricultural division in 1985 and renamed itself Navistar International Corporation in 1986. The Case IH brand began when the IH agricultural division merged into J.I. Case. This book delves into the fascinating history of International Harvester.
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<p>Oh no, Carla the Chicken has lost her ten chicks! Come along with Tractor Mac and his vehicle and animal friends as he explores Stony Meadow Farm's nooks and crannies to find the little chicks. With flaps to lift in every scene and easy-to-turn tabbed pages, this book is perfect for any farm, animal, and vehicle lover.</p>
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<p>MEGA TRACTORS<br>With all sorts of big farm machines and simple, easy-to-read text, MEGA TRACTORS will encourage even the most reluctant of young readers to start enjoying books and reading. From huge tractors and massive combine harvesters to foragers, balers and lots more, this bright and busy book is a thrilling introduction to farm machines! <br># Stunning photographs of the world's most exciting farm vehicles.<br># Interactive questions, plus things to seek-and-find to hold children's interest.<br># Created with education experts to help build communication and comprehension skills, and to give confidence for the classroom. <br>Another title in this series: <br>MEGA TRUCKS
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With fabulous, full-color photos and engaging, easy-to-read text, <i>Mega Tractors</i> will encourage even the most reluctant reader to pick this book up and spend hours poring over the pages. This bright and busy book introduces lots of amazing farm machines, including huge tractors, ploughs, combine harvesters, foragers, balers, and more. It also comes with 30 great stickers, interactive questions, things to seek and find, and more. Created with education experts, this book helps children build communication and comprehension skills while increasing their confidence in the classroom. It's so much fun, kids won't even realize they're working on skills that will help them in school!
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Shows and describes modern tractors made by Massey-Ferguson, Case International, White, Allis-Chalmers, Oliver, Steiger, Versatile, Caterpillar, Ford, and John Deere.
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Modern Farm Tractors revisits the best-selling Modern American Farm Tractors and chronicles farm tractors from the past 30 years at work and on show.Great photos capture these articulated, 4- and 8-wheel drive giants in all their glory. John Deere, Caterpillar, Ford, Massey-Ferguson, Case-International, White, Allis-Chalmers, Oliver and Minneapolis-Moline are all covered.
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<b><i>Welcome T</i></b><b>o: </b>★★★<b> My Awesome Big Book Of Construction Trucks Coloring </b>★★★<br><br>Fun coloring book for kids who love trucks! Packed with pages and pages of trucks of all types including monster trucks, dump trucks, fire trucks, garbage trucks, buses, cement trucks, tractor trucks, pickup trucks, army trucks, tanks, and many more! Perfect for your little trucker. This coloring book for kids will provide hours of fun for boys and girls.Dump Trucks, Monster Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Tractor Trucks, Fire Trucks, and More!<br>This book is packed with a variety of trucks that kids can color. The appealing artwork with its heavy, chunky black lines are eye-catching and kid-friendly. This book is sure to engage little ones for hours!<br><br><b>This Construction Coloring Book Features </b> <ul><li>Large 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages</li><li>Single-sided pages for no bleed through, easy-to-remove pages</li><li>Big variety of construction vehicles</li><li>High-resolution printing</li><li>Unique designs, no repeats</li><li>Printed on bright white, 60 lb stock</li><li>Durable cover</li><li>High-quality book</li><li>Made in USA</li></ul><b>Its New Edition, Buy it Now ! And Surprise your kids </b>♥<b> ! </b>
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<b>My First Farm Coloring Book - Fun And Education For Kids</b><p>Make the <b>perfect gift</b> for anyone who loves coloring! Enjoy this My First Farm Coloring Book for Kids who want learn more about farm life. Click the cover to reveal what's inside!</p><p><b>About this book</b> </p><ul><li><b>50 full pages</b> drawings of tractors, animals, vegetables, farm life, and more, </li><li>Printed on <b>high quality</b> solid white paper, </li><li><b>Easily color</b> with crayons, colored pencils or colored pens, </li><li><b>Beautiful designs</b> appropriate for all ages, </li></ul><br><p><b>Put a SMILE on your child face! Scroll up and BUY NOW!</b></p>
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A versatile composition notebook, diary and journal with 120 lined pages, the perfect gift for any occasion. Size 6" x 9", Softcover
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A versatile composition notebook, diary and journal with 120 lined pages, the perfect gift for any occasion. Size 6" x 9", Softcover
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Collectors and admirers of Allis-Chalmers tractors are in for a real treat! Determine the originality and authenticity of your prized AC with this information-packed volume containing hundreds of color photographs and in-depth text detailing AC_s most popular and collectible tractors. Models chronicled include the 4-cylinder A, the little B, the lovable C, the ever-popular WC, the hard-working WD, plus the G, M, RC, U, and WD-45.
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