Full of Beans

Peggy Thomas is the author of multiple picture books, including award-winning Calkins Creek titles Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation, Farmer George Plants a Nation, and For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson. She is also the co-author of Anatomy of Nonfiction, the only writing guide for children's nonfiction. Edwin Fotheringham is the illustrator of many picture book biographies, including Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass Music; A Home for Mr. Emerson; and Those Rebels, John & Tom. He is also the illustrator of the Tony Baloney series by Pam Munoz Ryan. Visit edfotheringham.com.

"While many know about Henry Ford's automobiles and assembly line refinements, Thomas's latest nonfiction work describes his fascination with the soybean. Vibrant shades of yellow, green, and blue dominate Fotheringham's digital illustrations, which feature farming and factory scenes and play with scale. A detailed, bean-filled look at an auto tycoon's lesser-known passion." -- Publishers Weekly "(F)ascinating... Fotheringham's illustrations are stunning digital art pieces that supplement the narrative with additional information. This engaging story is ideal for anyone looking to add to their collections on American history or STEAM." -- Booklist