Terry Collins

John Deere's Powerful Idea: the Perfect Plow Terry Collins

Publisher Marketing: 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." Contributor Bio:  Collins, Terry Terry Collins always knew he wanted to be a writer when he grew up. A former award-winning newspaper reporter and columnist, he now writes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels for readers of all ages. He also teaches literature and creative writing, helping to inspire other lovers of the written word. Terry lives in his hometown in North Carolina with his wife, Ginny, and their devoted dog, Bosley. A lifelong reader, he has a personal library that outgrew his house years ago. Despite his wife's gentle protests over a lack of space, he believes a person can never own too many books. Contributor Bio:  Pearce, Carl Carl Pearce lives in North Wales with his wife, Ceri. When not lost in his illustration work, he enjoys watching films, reading books and taking long walks along the beach. Growing up, Carl could not decide whether to be a Policeman, Fireman or a Ghostbuster. In the end he graduated from the North Wales School of Art and Design as an Illustrator. He has illustrated many books for children.